Crimes (Countering Foreign Interference) Amendment Bill
Government bill
13 November 2024
This bill seeks to strengthen New Zealand's criminal law to better prevent and respond to foreign interference targetting New Zealand.
Voting method
Party voting: Parties decided whether or not to support this bill and cast votes on behalf of all their MPs.
Procedural notes
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- Introduced on 13 November 2024
- 1st reading on 19 November 2024
- 2nd reading on 22 October 2025
- 3rd reading on 19 November 2025
- Royal assent on 25 November 2025
Votes
2nd reading
PassedReading date: 22 October 2025
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3rd reading
PassedReading date: 19 November 2025
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Bill details last synced on 26 November 2025 at 12:30 pm.