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Child Protection (Child Sex Offender Government Agency Registration) Amendment Bill
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This bill aims to improve the safety of children and young people in the community by amending the Child Protection (Child Sex Offender Government Agency Registration) Act 2016 to make it clearer, more consistent, and easier for registrable offenders to comply with.MP in charge
Hon Mark MitchellCommittee
Justice
Bill No.86-1
54Parliament
Progress of the Bill
Details
Assented on 31 Jan 2026
Act: Child Protection (Child Sex Offender Government Agency Registration) Amendment Act 2026
Royal Assent
The Governor-General formally signs the bill into law.
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Member(s) in charge: Hon Mark Mitchell Type of Bill: Government Parliament: 54 Bill no: 86-1 Introduction: 30 Sep 2024 First reading agreed: 24 Oct 2024 Referred to: Justice Submissions due: 24 Oct 2024 Select Committee Report(s): Child Protection (Child Sex Offender Government Agency Registration) Amendment Bill and the Report of the Attorney-General under the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 - 13 Mar 2025 Second reading agreed: 01 Apr 2025 Committee of the whole House concluded: 02 Apr 2025 Third reading agreed: 28 Jan 2026 Royal assent: 31 Jan 2026 Act: Child Protection (Child Sex Offender Government Agency Registration) Amendment Act 2026