Minors (Court Consent to Relationships) Legislation Bill

Member's bill

13 April 2017

This bill proposes that 16 and 17 year olds who wish to marry must apply to the court, and sets out how the court is to consider the application.

  • Introduced on 13 April 2017
  • 1st reading on 7 June 2017
  • 2nd reading on 13 June 2018
  • 3rd reading on 8 August 2018
  • Royal assent on 13 August 2018

Member responsible

Joanne Hayes

Joanne Hayes

Former National Party List MP

Votes

1st reading

Passed

Reading date: 7 June 2017

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

2nd reading

Passed

Reading date: 13 June 2018

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

3rd reading

Passed

Reading date: 8 August 2018

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 23 March 2023 at 12:00 am.