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Climate Change Response (Tort Liability) Amendment Bill

Government Bill
Published date: 09 Jul 2026

Bills are proposals to make a new law or to change an existing one. Only Parliament can pass a bill. Each bill goes through several stages, giving MPs and the public the chance to have their say.

This bill amends the Climate Change Response Act 2002 to create a statutory bar on tort liability for emissions-related climate change effects.
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MP in charge
Hon Paul Goldsmith
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Committee
Justice
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Progress of the Bill

  • 2
    Second Reading
  • Committee of whole House
  • 3
    Third Reading
  • Royal Assent
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01 Jul 2026 - Current
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Report due on 29 Jul 2026

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Submission due on 12 Jul 2026

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Select Committee

The select committee gathers information and prepares a report on the bill for the House, including recommending changes to the bill.

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