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Public Works (Critical Infrastructure) Amendment Bill

Government bill

11 May 2025

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Enacted

This bill amends the Public Works Act 1981 to enable the delivery of critical infrastructure projects by using an accelerated process.

Procedural notes

Extended sittings used

Extended sittings were used to progress this bill. Learn more about extended sittings

Introduced on 11 May 2025
1st reading on 15 May 2025
2nd reading on 14 August 2025
3rd reading on 21 August 2025
Royal assent on 25 August 2025

Member responsible

Chris Penk

National Party MP for Kaipara ki Mahurangi

Votes

1st reading

Passed

Reading date: 15 May 2025

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

2nd reading

Passed

Reading date: 14 August 2025

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

3rd reading

Passed

Reading date: 21 August 2025

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

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 27 August 2025 at 12:30 pm.