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India Free Trade Agreement Legislation Amendment Bill

Government Bill
Published date: 02 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 is an omnibus bill to amend New Zealand law as part of implementing the Free Trade Agreement between the Government of New Zealand and the Government of the Republic of India, signed at New Delhi on 27 April 2026.
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MP in charge
Hon Todd McClay
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Committee
Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade
confirmation_number Bill No.327-1
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Closing date: 19 Jul 2026 NZ Time

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Progress of the Bill

  • 2
    Second Reading
  • Committee of whole House
  • 3
    Third Reading
  • Royal Assent
groups Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade
24 Jun 2026 - Current
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Report due on 24 Dec 2026

today

Submission due on 18 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.

Resources

  • Member(s) in charge: Hon Todd McClay
    Type of Bill: Government
    Parliament: 54
    Bill no: 327-1
    Introduction: 21 Jun 2026
    First reading agreed: 25 Jun 2026
    Referred to: Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade
    Submissions due: 18 Jul 2026