Forests (Regulation of Log Traders and Forestry Advisers) Amendment Bill

Government bill

14 May 2020

This bill establishes a registration system for log traders and forestry advisers that strengthens the integrity of the forestry supply chain and supports a continuous, predictable, and long-term supply of timber for domestic processing and export.

Voting method

Party voting: Parties decided whether or not to support this bill and cast votes on behalf of all their MPs.

Procedural notes

Urgency used

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  • Introduced on 14 May 2020
  • 1st reading on 14 May 2020
  • 2nd reading on 1 July 2020
  • 3rd reading on 23 July 2020
  • Royal assent on 6 August 2020

Member responsible

Shane Jones

Shane Jones

New Zealand First List MP

Votes

1st reading

Passed

14 May 2020

party vote

119Aye
1No
0Abstain
0Absent

2nd reading

Passed

30 June 2020

party vote

63Aye
57No
0Abstain
0Absent

3rd reading

Passed

22 July 2020

party vote

63Aye
42No
0Abstain
14Absent

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.

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