Back to Bills (proposed laws)

Victims of Family Violence (Strengthening Legal Protections) Legislation Bill

Government Bill
Published date: 18 Feb 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 aims to strengthen the courts' statutory powers to protect victims of litigation abuse in family proceedings.
person
MP in charge
Hon Paul Goldsmith
groups
Committee
Justice
confirmation_number Bill No.285-3
account_balance53Parliament
description

Read the bill

Link to NZ Legislation website

description

Amendment Papers

Link to NZ Legislation website

Progress of the Bill

Details
today

Assented on 16 Feb 2025

description

Act: Victims of Family Violence (Strengthening Legal Protections) Legislation Act 2025

info_outline
Royal Assent

The Governor-General formally signs the bill into law.

Resources

  • Member(s) in charge: Hon Paul Goldsmith
    Type of Bill: Government
    Parliament: 53
    Bill no: 285-3
    Introduction: 21 Aug 2023
    First reading agreed: 29 Aug 2023
    Referred to: Justice
    Submissions due: 07 Sep 2023
    Select Committee Report(s): Victims of Family Violence (Strengthening Legal Protections) Legislation Bill - 06 Jun 2024
    Second reading agreed: 29 Aug 2024
    Committee of the whole House concluded: 17 Oct 2024
    Third reading agreed: 13 Feb 2025
    Royal assent: 16 Feb 2025
    Act: Victims of Family Violence (Strengthening Legal Protections) Legislation Act 2025

Related