Protection of Journalists’ Sources Bill
Member's bill
About this bill
This bill amends the definition of journalist in the Evidence Act 2006 so that it explicitly includes investigative journalists. It also amends the Search and Surveillance Act 2012 to ensure that journalists’ sources are clearly protected in relation to protection orders and Police searches.
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Bill text: Protection of Journalists’ Sources Bill (legislation.govt.nz)Member responsible
Progress
Withdrawn
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Votes
1st reading
Passed
20 October 2021
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2nd reading
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3rd reading
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(23 March 2023 at 00:02 GMT+00:00)