Parliament Bill

Government bill

4 September 2024

This is an omnibus bill that consolidates and modernises the law about Parliament, replacing the 4 Acts that currently relate to the operation of Parliament.

  • Introduced on 4 September 2024
  • 1st reading on 24 September 2024
  • 2nd reading on 9 October 2025
  • 3rd reading on 6 November 2025
  • Royal assent on 11 November 2025

Member responsible

Chris Bishop

Chris Bishop

National Party MP for Hutt South

Votes

1st reading

Passed

Reading date: 24 September 2024

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

2nd reading

Passed

Reading date: 9 October 2025

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3rd reading

Passed

Reading date: 6 November 2025

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 17 November 2025 at 12:30 pm.