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Maritime Transport (Lifejackets on Recreational Craft) Amendment Bill

Member's Bill
Published date: 03 Sep 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 provides that recreational craft of 6 metres or less cannot be used unless every person on board under the age of 15 years wears a life jacket.
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MP in charge
Hon Dr Shane Reti
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Progress of the Bill

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Royal Assent

The Governor-General formally signs the bill into law.

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