Budapest Convention and Related Matters Legislation Amendment Bill
Government bill
22 September 2024
The single broad policy implemented by this omnibus bill is to align New Zealand's legislation with the Budapest Convention in a way that is consistent with human rights obligations, in order to enable New Zealand to accede to the Convention.
Procedural notes
Urgency used
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- Introduced on 22 September 2024
- 1st reading on 15 October 2024
- 2nd reading on 23 July 2025
- 3rd reading on 24 July 2025
- Royal assent on 29 July 2025
Votes
1st reading
PassedReading date: 15 October 2024
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2nd reading
PassedReading date: 23 July 2025
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3rd reading
PassedReading date: 24 July 2025
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Bill details last synced on 31 July 2025 at 12:30 pm.