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United Arab Emirates Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement Legislation Amendment Bill

Government Bill
Published date: 25 Jul 2025

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 omnibus bill amends New Zealand law as part of the implementation of the New Zealand-United Arab Emirates Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement.
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MP in charge
Hon Todd McClay
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Committee
Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade
confirmation_number Bill No.141-1
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Assented on 24 Jul 2025

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Act: United Arab Emirates Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement Legislation Amendment Act 2025

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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: 141-1
    Introduction: 06 Apr 2025
    First reading agreed: 10 Apr 2025
    Referred to: Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade
    Submissions due: 22 May 2025
    Select Committee Report(s): United Arab Emirates Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement Legislation Amendment Bill - 18 Jun 2025
    Second reading agreed: 15 Jul 2025
    Committee of the whole House concluded: 17 Jul 2025
    Third reading agreed: 22 Jul 2025
    Royal assent: 24 Jul 2025
    Act: United Arab Emirates Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement Legislation Amendment Act 2025

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