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Public Finance Amendment Bill

Government Bill
Published date: 26 May 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 bill amends the Public Finance Act 1989 with changes intended to support fiscal transparency, strengthen fiscal responsibility, and improve the practical operation of the Act.
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MP in charge
Hon Nicola Willis
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Committee
Finance and Expenditure
confirmation_number Bill No.165-1
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Submissions are now being accepted

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Closing date: 07 Jul 2025 NZ Time

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Progress of the Bill

  • 2
    Second Reading
  • Committee of Whole House
  • 3
    Third Reading
  • Royal Assent
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21 May 2025 - Current
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Report due on 21 Nov 2025

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Submission due on 06 Jul 2025

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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.

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  • Member(s) in charge: Hon Nicola Willis
    Type of Bill: Government
    Parliament: 54
    Bill no: 165-1
    Introduction: 21 May 2025
    First reading agreed: 22 May 2025
    Referred to: Finance and Expenditure
    Submissions due: 06 Jul 2025