Human Rights (Incitement on Ground of Religious Belief) Amendment Bill
Government bill
About this bill
This bill aims to improve protections for faith-based groups under the provisions of the Human Rights Act 1993 that make speech that is likely to excite hostility unlawful.
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: This bill was progressed during one or more extended sittings of the House of Representatives. This enables MPs to meet for longer than normal to consider legislation. It does not alter the stages that a bill must pass through to become law.
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Read the bill
Bill text: Human Rights (Incitement on Ground of Religious Belief) Amendment Bill (legislation.govt.nz)Member responsible
Progress
In progress
This Bill passed its first reading on 13 December 2022. The Select Committee report was due back on 12 June 2023 and the Bill is awaiting its second reading. Public submissions were due on 1 February 2023.
Votes
2nd reading
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3rd reading
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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.
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(17 May 2025 at 12:30 GMT+00:00)