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India Free Trade Agreement Legislation Amendment Bill
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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.MP in charge
Hon Todd McClayCommittee
Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade
Bill No.327-2
54Parliament
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Assented on 17 Sep 2026
Act: India Free Trade Agreement Legislation Amendment Act 2026
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