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Health and Safety at Work Amendment Bill

Government Bill
Published date: 18 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 is intended to reduce unnecessary compliance costs, increase certainty for businesses and organisations about their obligations, and continue to reduce the incidence of workplace fatalities, injuries, and illnesses.
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Submissions are now being accepted

20 days left

Closing date: 18 Mar 2026 NZ Time

Progress of the Bill

  • 2
    Second Reading
  • Committee of Whole House
  • 3
    Third Reading
  • Royal Assent
11 Feb 2026 - Current
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Report due on 12 Jun 2026

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Submission due on 17 Mar 2026

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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.

Resources

  • Member(s) in charge: Hon Brooke van Velden
    Type of Bill: Government
    Parliament: 54
    Bill no: 244-1
    Introduction: 08 Feb 2026
    First reading agreed: 12 Feb 2026
    Referred to: Education and Workforce
    Submissions due: 17 Mar 2026