Crimes (Countering Foreign Interference) Amendment Bill
Government bill
About this bill
This bill seeks to strengthen New Zealand's criminal law to better prevent and respond to foreign interference targetting New Zealand.
Voting method
Party voting: Parties decided whether or not to support this bill and cast votes on behalf of all their MPs.Read the bill
Bill text: Crimes (Countering Foreign Interference) Amendment Bill (legislation.govt.nz)Member responsible
Progress
In progress
This Bill passed its first reading on 19 November 2024. The Select Committee report was due back on 18 May 2025 and the Bill is awaiting its second reading. Public submissions were due on 15 January 2025.
Votes
2nd reading
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3rd reading
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(28 June 2025 at 12:30 GMT+00:00)