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Legislation Amendment Bill

Government Bill
Published date: 24 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.

The single broad policy of this omnibus bill is to promote high-quality legislation for New Zealand that is easy to find, use, and understand.
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MP in charge
Hon Judith Collins
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Committee
Justice
confirmation_number Bill No.152-1
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Submissions are now being accepted

33 days left

Closing date: 28 Aug 2025 NZ Time

Progress of the Bill

  • 2
    Second Reading
  • Committee of Whole House
  • 3
    Third Reading
  • Royal Assent
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21 Jul 2025 - Current
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Report due on 17 Dec 2025

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Submission due on 27 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.

Resources

  • Member(s) in charge: Hon Judith Collins
    Type of Bill: Government
    Parliament: 54
    Bill no: 152-1
    Introduction: 13 May 2025
    First reading agreed: 22 Jul 2025
    Referred to: Justice
    Submissions due: 27 Aug 2025