Outer Space and High-altitude Activities Amendment Bill

Government bill

21 July 2025

The purpose of this bill is to manage national security and other risks to the national interest posed by ground-based space infrastructure through the enactment of a proportionate regulatory regime.

Procedural notes

Urgency used

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  • Introduced on 21 July 2025
  • 1st reading on 22 July 2025
  • 2nd reading on 22 July 2025
  • 3rd reading on 22 July 2025
  • Royal assent on 24 July 2025

Member responsible

Judith Collins

Judith Collins

Former National Party MP for Papakura

Votes

1st reading

Passed

Reading date: 22 July 2025

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2nd reading

Passed

Reading date: 22 July 2025

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3rd reading

Passed

Reading date: 22 July 2025

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Bill details last synced on 25 July 2025 at 12:30 pm.