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India Free Trade Agreement Legislation Amendment Bill

Government Bill
Published date: 01 Oct 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
confirmation_number Bill No.327-2
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Progress of the Bill

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Assented on 17 Sep 2026

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Act: India Free Trade Agreement Legislation Amendment Act 2026

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Royal Assent

The Governor-General formally signs the bill into law.

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  • Member(s) in charge: Hon Todd McClay
    Type of Bill: Government
    Parliament: 54
    Bill no: 327-2
    Introduction: 21 Jun 2026
    First reading agreed: 25 Jun 2026
    Referred to: Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade
    Submissions due: 18 Jul 2026
    Select Committee Report(s): India Free Trade Agreement Legislation Amendment Bill - 09 Sep 2026
    Second reading agreed: 15 Sep 2026
    Committee of the whole House concluded: 15 Sep 2026
    Third reading agreed: 15 Sep 2026
    Royal assent: 17 Sep 2026
    Act: India Free Trade Agreement Legislation Amendment Act 2026