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Term of Parliament (Enabling 4-year Term) Legislation Amendment Bill
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This bill seeks to provide an option to extend, in specified circumstances, the maximum term of a Parliament to four years.MP in charge
Hon Paul GoldsmithCommittee
Justice
Bill No.128-2
54Parliament
Progress of the Bill
Second Reading
The House debates and votes on the bill and any changes suggested by the select committee.
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Member(s) in charge: Hon Paul Goldsmith Type of Bill: Government Parliament: 54 Bill no: 128-2 Introduction: 26 Feb 2025 First reading agreed: 05 Mar 2025 Referred to: Justice Submissions due: 16 Apr 2025 Select Committee Report(s): Term of Parliament (Enabling 4-year Term) Legislation Amendment Bill - 24 Aug 2025