Evidence (Giving Family Violence Evidence in Family Court Proceedings) Amendment Bill
Member's bill
About this bill
This bill amends the Evidence Act 2006 to extend the range of possible protections for parties and witnesses giving evidence of sexual assaults or family harm in the Family Court to mirror those available to similarly vulnerable complainants and witnesses in criminal proceedings.
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Bill text: Evidence (Giving Family Violence Evidence in Family Court Proceedings) Amendment Bill (legislation.govt.nz)Member responsible
Progress
In progress
The Committee of the whole House concluded its consideration of this Bill on 30 July 2025 and the Bill is awaiting its third reading.
Votes
1st reading
Passed
6 November 2024
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2nd reading
Passed
16 July 2025
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3rd reading
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(8 August 2025 at 12:30 GMT+00:00)