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Term of Parliament (Enabling 4-year Term) Legislation Amendment Bill

Government Bill
Published date: 25 Aug 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 seeks to provide an option to extend, in specified circumstances, the maximum term of a Parliament to four years.
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MP in charge
Hon Paul Goldsmith
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Committee
Justice
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Progress of the Bill

  • Committee of Whole House
  • 3
    Third Reading
  • Royal Assent
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Second Reading

The House debates and votes on the bill and any changes suggested by the select committee.

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