Education and Training (Early Childhood Education Reform) Amendment Bill

Government bill

27 July 2025

This bill amends the Education and Training Act 2020 and aims to improve the effectiveness of the early childhood education regulatory system for children and parents, and reduce the regulatory burden for service providers.

Procedural notes

Extended sittings used

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  • Introduced on 27 July 2025
  • 1st reading on 31 July 2025
  • 2nd reading on 12 November 2025
  • 3rd reading on 19 November 2025
  • Royal assent on 25 November 2025

Member responsible

David Seymour

David Seymour

ACT New Zealand MP for Epsom

Votes

1st reading

Passed

Reading date: 31 July 2025

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2nd reading

Passed

Reading date: 12 November 2025

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3rd reading

Passed

Reading date: 19 November 2025

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Bill details last synced on 26 November 2025 at 12:30 pm.