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Education and Training (Vocational Education and Training System) Amendment Bill

Government Bill
Published date: 21 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.

The purpose of this bill is to redesign the vocational education and training system to restore regional decision making and increase industry involvement in education and training.
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MP in charge
Hon Penny Simmonds
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Committee
Education and Workforce
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Submissions are now being accepted

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Closing date: 18 Jun 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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19 May 2025 - Current
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Report due on 19 Nov 2025

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Submission due on 17 Jun 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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