Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Amendment Bill

Government bill

18 December 2024

This bill is included in a package of bills amending regulatory systems administered by the Ministry of Justice. It aims to improve New Zealand's anti-money laundering and terrorism financing regime to make the system more risk-based, efficient, and effective.

  • Introduced on 18 December 2024
  • 1st reading on 13 February 2025
  • 2nd reading on 23 April 2026
  • 3rd reading on 12 May 2026
  • Royal assent on 18 May 2026

Member responsible

Nicole McKee

Nicole McKee

ACT New Zealand List MP

Votes

1st reading

Passed

Reading date: 13 February 2025

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

2nd reading

Passed

Reading date: 23 April 2026

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

3rd reading

Passed

Reading date: 12 May 2026

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 31 May 2026 at 10:27 am.