Crimes (Theft by Employer) Amendment Bill

This bill amends the Crimes Act 1961 to clarify that not paying an employee their wages is theft.

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: Crimes (Theft by Employer) Amendment Bill (legislation.govt.nz)

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