Data and Statistics (Census) Amendment Bill

Government bill

2 March 2026

The single broad policy of this omnibus bill is that, from 2030, there will be an annual census.

  • Introduced on 2 March 2026
  • 1st reading on 5 March 2026

Member responsible

Scott Simpson

Scott Simpson

National Party MP for Coromandel

Votes

1st reading

Passed

Reading date: 5 March 2026

No vote breakdown is recorded on WhereTheyStand for this reading. Other votes may appear in Hansard.

2nd reading

Pending

This reading has not yet occurred, or no date is available.

3rd reading

Pending

This reading has not yet occurred, or no date is available.

Only reading votes are shown here; these votes determine whether the Bill progresses through Parliament. Other votes, such as votes on whether to amend parts of the Bill, can be seen in Hansard.

Bill details last synced on 31 May 2026 at 10:28 am.