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Public Finance Amendment Bill
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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.MP in charge
Hon Nicola WillisCommittee
Finance and Expenditure
Bill No.165-3
54Parliament
Progress of the Bill
House sitting
| Stage | Sitting Date | Outcome | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Third Reading | 12 Mar 2026 | Interrupted | Normal |
Third Reading
The House debates the bill for the final time and votes to decide whether it should become law.
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Member(s) in charge: Hon Nicola Willis Type of Bill: Government Parliament: 54 Bill no: 165-3 Introduction: 21 May 2025 Referred to: Finance and Expenditure Submissions due: 06 Jul 2025 Select Committee Report(s): Public Finance Amendment Bill - 16 Oct 2025 Second reading agreed: 10 Feb 2026 Committee of the whole House concluded: 10 Mar 2026 Third reading interrupted: 12 Mar 2026