Immigration (COVID-19 Response) Amendment Bill

Government bill

1 April 2021

This bill extends the repeal date of the Government's temporary powers relating to visas in response to the COVID-19 outbreak by 2 years, to the close of 15 May 2023. It also extends the maximum duration of a suspension in the ability of certain offshore persons to make temporary entry class visa applications from 3 months to 6 months.

Voting method

Party voting: Parties decided whether or not to support this bill and cast votes on behalf of all their MPs.

  • Introduced on 1 April 2021
  • 1st reading on 8 April 2021
  • 2nd reading on 4 May 2021
  • 3rd reading on 6 May 2021
  • Royal assent on 10 May 2021

Member responsible

Kris Faafoi

Kris Faafoi

Former Labour Party List MP

Votes

1st reading

Passed

8 April 2021

party vote

110Aye
10No
0Abstain
0Absent

2nd reading

Passed

4 May 2021

party vote

110Aye
10No
0Abstain
0Absent

3rd reading

Passed

6 May 2021

party vote

76Aye
43No
0Abstain
1Absent

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 23 March 2023 at 12:02 am.