Social Security (Mandatory Reviews) Amendment Bill

Government bill

21 May 2025

This bill amends the Social Security Act 2018 to introduce mandatory reviews to confirm whether clients are still eligible and receiving the correct rate of specified benefits.

Voting method

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

Procedural notes

Urgency used

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  • Introduced on 21 May 2025
  • 1st reading on 23 May 2025
  • 2nd reading on 24 May 2025
  • 3rd reading on 24 June 2025
  • Royal assent on 26 June 2025

Member responsible

Louise Upston

Louise Upston

National Party MP for Taupō

Votes

1st reading

Passed

22 May 2025

party vote

68Aye
55No
0Abstain
0Absent

2nd reading

Passed

22 May 2025

party vote

68Aye
55No
0Abstain
0Absent

3rd reading

Passed

Reading date: 24 June 2025

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Bill details last synced on 27 June 2025 at 12:30 pm.