Broadcasting (Repeal of Advertising Restrictions) Amendment Bill
Government bill
About this bill
This bill repeals section 81 of the Broadcasting Act 1989 to remove the restriction on broadcast television advertising on Sunday and Anzac Day mornings, and television and radio broadcast advertising on Christmas Day, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday.
Voting method
Personal voting: MPs voted individually on this bill.Read the bill
Bill text: Broadcasting (Repeal of Advertising Restrictions) Amendment Bill (legislation.govt.nz)Member responsible
Progress
In progress
This Bill passed its first reading on 18 December 2024. The Select Committee is due to report back on 17 June 2025. Following this, the Bill will be ready for its second reading. Public submissions were due on 6 February 2025.
Votes
2nd reading
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3rd reading
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(17 May 2025 at 12:30 GMT+00:00)