Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission Bill

Government bill

14 November 2019

The objective of this bill is to establish a Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission that will contribute to better mental health and wellbeing outcomes for people in New Zealand. It will also contribute to improving equity for Māori, Pacific peoples, disabled people, rainbow communities, and other groups that experience poorer mental health and wellbeing outcomes.

Procedural notes

Urgency used

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  • Introduced on 14 November 2019
  • 1st reading on 19 November 2019
  • 2nd reading on 28 May 2020
  • 3rd reading on 26 June 2020
  • Royal assent on 30 June 2020

Member responsible

David Clark

David Clark

Former Labour Party MP for Dunedin

Votes

1st reading

Passed

Reading date: 19 November 2019

No vote breakdown is recorded on WhereTheyStand for this reading. Other votes may appear in Hansard.

2nd reading

Passed

Reading date: 28 May 2020

No vote breakdown is recorded on WhereTheyStand for this reading. Other votes may appear in Hansard.

3rd reading

Passed

Reading date: 26 June 2020

No vote breakdown is recorded on WhereTheyStand for this reading. Other votes may appear in Hansard.

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 12:00 am.