Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill
Government bill
About this bill
The purpose of this bill is to enable fair bargaining between New Zealand new media entities and operators of digital platforms to support commercial arrangements for news content.
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: Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill (legislation.govt.nz)Member responsible
Progress
In progress
This Bill passed its first reading on 31 August 2023. The Select Committee report was due back on 28 May 2024 and the Bill is awaiting its second reading. Public submissions were due on 31 October 2023.
Votes
1st reading
Passed
31 August 2023
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2nd reading
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3rd reading
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(18 July 2025 at 12:30 GMT+00:00)