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Oranga Tamariki (Repeal of Section 7AA) Amendment Bill

Government Bill
Published date: 07 Apr 2025

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This bill repeals section 7AA of the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989, with the intention of enabling Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children to renew its focus on the safety and wellbeing of children in care arrangements.
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MP in charge
Hon Karen Chhour
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Progress of the Bill

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Assented on 06 Apr 2025

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Act: Oranga Tamariki (Repeal of Section 7AA) 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 Karen Chhour
    Type of Bill: Government
    Parliament: 54
    Bill no: 43-2
    Introduction: 12 May 2024
    First reading agreed: 21 May 2024
    Referred to: Social Services and Community
    Submissions due: 02 Jul 2024
    Select Committee Report(s): Oranga Tamariki (Repeal of Section 7AA) Amendment Bill - 14 Nov 2024
    Second reading agreed: 12 Feb 2025
    Committee of the whole House agreed: 01 Apr 2025
    Third reading agreed: 03 Apr 2025
    Royal assent: 06 Apr 2025
    Act: Oranga Tamariki (Repeal of Section 7AA) Amendment Act 2025