Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill

Government bill

15 May 2024

This bill reverses some changes made to the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 with the aim of removing barriers to rental supply and incentivising property owners to rent their properties via the private rental market.

Voting method

Party voting: Parties decided whether or not to support this bill and cast votes on behalf of all their MPs.

Procedural notes

Extended sittings used

Extended sittings were used to progress this bill. Learn more about extended sittings

Urgency used

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  • Introduced on 15 May 2024
  • 1st reading on 21 May 2024
  • 2nd reading on 13 November 2024
  • 3rd reading on 12 December 2024
  • Royal assent on 16 December 2024

Member responsible

Chris Bishop

Chris Bishop

National Party MP for Hutt South

Votes

1st reading

Passed

21 May 2024

party vote

68Aye
55No
0Abstain
0Absent

2nd reading

Passed

13 November 2024

party vote

68Aye
55No
0Abstain
0Absent

3rd reading

Passed

Reading date: 12 December 2024

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 25 December 2024 at 7:38 am.