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Public Finance Amendment Bill

Government Bill
Published date: 10 Feb 2026

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
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Progress of the Bill

  • 3
    Third Reading
  • Royal Assent
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Committee of whole House

The House considers the bill in detail, questions the MP in charge, and may make changes.

Resources

  • Member(s) in charge: Hon Nicola Willis
    Type of Bill: Government
    Parliament: 54
    Bill no: 165-2
    Introduction: 21 May 2025
    First reading agreed: 22 May 2025
    Referred to: Finance and Expenditure
    Submissions due: 06 Jul 2025
    Select Committee Report(s):
    Second reading agreed: 10 Feb 2026

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