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Legal Services (Distribution of Special Fund) Amendment Bill

Government Bill
Published date: 17 Jul 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 would broaden the use of the Lawyers and Conveyancers’ Special Fund to include functions that enable, facilitate, or otherwise support the provision of community legal services.
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MP in charge
Hon Paul Goldsmith
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Committee
Justice
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Submissions are now being accepted

27 days left

Closing date: 14 Aug 2025 NZ Time

Progress of the Bill

  • 2
    Second Reading
  • Committee of Whole House
  • 3
    Third Reading
  • Royal Assent
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14 Jul 2025 - Current
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Report due on 16 Nov 2025

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Submission due on 13 Aug 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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