Foreign Affairs (Consular Loans) Amendment Bill

Government bill

21 June 2022

This bill provides express statutory authority for the Minister of Foreign Affairs to continue to issue consular loans, consistent with New Zealand's consular functions, to New Zealand citizens and permanent residents where exceptional circumstances exist.

Procedural notes

Urgency used

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  • Introduced on 21 June 2022
  • 1st reading on 26 July 2022
  • 2nd reading on 29 March 2023
  • 3rd reading on 29 March 2023
  • Royal assent on 4 April 2023

Member responsible

Nanaia Mahuta

Nanaia Mahuta

Former Labour Party MP for Hauraki-Waikato

Votes

1st reading

Passed

Reading date: 26 July 2022

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

2nd reading

Passed

Reading date: 29 March 2023

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

3rd reading

Passed

Reading date: 29 March 2023

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 5 April 2023 at 12:00 am.