Before any bill becomes law, there are three main votes it must pass: these are the first, second and third readings. For most bills, there is a chance for members of the public to make submissions at the select committee stage, which happens between the first and second readings.
After a bill passes its third reading vote, it is granted Royal Assent by the Governor-General and becomes law, subject to any commencement provisions contained within the bill.
WhereTheyStand contains all bills from the 51st Parliament and later (2014—present). These are imported from Parliament's own website on a regular basis and are automatically linked with voting records and MPs' profiles to make it easier for you to find what you are looking for.
This bill seeks to improve competition and efficiency in the grocery industry for the long-term benefit of consumers, and to contribute to a trading environment in which businesses can participate confidently.
Last activity over 2 years agoThe bill introduces an obligation for any person or company that imports or refines more than 50,000 litres of liquid fossil fuels for transport in New Zealand, excluding aviation fuels, to reduce the greehouse gas emissions intensity of those fuels by also supplying sustainable biofuels.
Last activity over 2 years agoThis bill aims to improve protections for faith-based groups under the provisions of the Human Rights Act 1993 that make speech that is likely to excite hostility unlawful.
Last activity over 2 years agoThis Bill seeks to ensure that beneficiaries receiving a sole parent rate of main benefit are not treated differently than other beneficiaries.
Last activity over 2 years agoThis bill provides an exemption from section 235 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 for racing clubs on the days of race meetings if the consumption of alcohol takes place at a time when the club holds either an on-licence or an on-site special licence that applies to the race meeting.
Last activity over 2 years agoThe purpose of this bill is to extend the time available to raise a personal grievance that involves allegations of sexual harassment from 90 days to 12 months.
Last activity over 2 years agoThis bill aims to enhance worker access to formal worker engagement, participation, and representation mechanisms by removing current thresholds that limit worker access to health and safety representatives, and health and safety committees.
Last activity over 2 years agoThis bill introduces a GST-sharing scheme to fund infrastructure across New Zealand.
Last activity over 2 years agoThe single broad policy of this omnibus bill is to improve the management of vehicle-based freedom camping by creating a robust regulatory system that central and local government can rely on to reduce the negative effects of freedom camping on communities and the environment.
Last activity over 2 years agoThis omnibus bill is intended to improve outcomes for people participating in Family Court proceedings, particularly children, by creating a new role to take on some of the Family Court Judges’ workload in order to reduce delay.
Last activity over 2 years ago