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Crimes (Theft by Employer) Amendment Bill

Member's bill

About this 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.
    Learn more about extended sittings
Read the bill
Bill text: Crimes (Theft by Employer) Amendment Bill (legislation.govt.nz)
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Member responsible

Ibrahim Omer
Ibrahim Omer

Labour List MP

Progress

In progress

This Bill passed its first reading on 30 August 2023. The Select Committee reported back on 29 February 2024 and the Bill is awaiting its second reading.

Votes

1st reading
Passed
30 August 2023

75

Ayes

44

Noes

0

Abst.

0

Abse.
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.

Bill details last synced with the Parliament website about 23 hours ago.
(26 September 2023 at 12:30 GMT+00:00)

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