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Crimes (Increased Penalties for Slavery Offences) Amendment Bill

Member's Bill
Published date: 22 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.

This bill amends the Crimes Act 1961 to increase the maximum prison term and fine for slavery offences.
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MP in charge
Greg Fleming
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Committee
Justice
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Link to NZ Legislation website

Progress of the Bill

  • Committee of whole House
  • 3
    Third Reading
  • Royal Assent
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Second Reading

The House debates and votes on the bill and any changes suggested by the select committee.

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