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Local Government (Water Services) Bill

Government Bill
Published date: 27 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.

The single broad policy of this omnibus bill is to set up a new regulatory framework for water services delivery.
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MP in charge
Hon Simon Watts
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Finance and Expenditure
confirmation_number Bill No.108-3
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Assented on 25 Aug 2025

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Act: Local Government (Water Services) Act 2025

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Royal Assent

The Governor-General formally signs the bill into law.

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  • Member(s) in charge: Hon Simon Watts
    Type of Bill: Government
    Parliament: 54
    Bill no: 108-3
    Introduction: 09 Dec 2024
    First reading agreed: 17 Dec 2024
    Referred to: Finance and Expenditure
    Submissions due: 17 Dec 2024
    Select Committee Report(s): Local Government (Water Services) Bill - 02 Jul 2025
    Second reading agreed: 17 Jul 2025
    Committee of the whole House concluded: 13 Aug 2025
    Third reading agreed: 19 Aug 2025
    Royal assent: 25 Aug 2025
    Act: Local Government (Water Services) Act 2025

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