Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Amendment Bill

Government bill

11 May 2026

This bill amends the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996 to streamline and improve application processes and pathways, support risk-proportionate decision-making and public participation, and enhance compliance, monitoring, and enforcement under the Act.

  • Introduced on 11 May 2026
  • 1st reading on 14 May 2026

Member responsible

Nicola Grigg

Nicola Grigg

National Party MP for Selwyn

Votes

1st reading

Passed

Reading date: 14 May 2026

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

2nd reading

Pending

This reading has not yet occurred, or no date is available.

3rd reading

Pending

This reading has not yet occurred, or no date is available.

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 10:28 am.