Education and Training Bill

Government bill

2 December 2019

This bill establishes and regulates an education system to provide New Zealanders with lifelong learning opportunities so that they engage fully in society.

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

Urgency was used to progress this bill. This means some of the normal processes may have been skipped or abrogated. Learn more about urgency

  • Introduced on 2 December 2019
  • 1st reading on 5 December 2019
  • 2nd reading on 25 June 2020
  • 3rd reading on 22 July 2020
  • Royal assent on 31 July 2020

Member responsible

Chris Hipkins

Chris Hipkins

Labour Party MP for Remutaka

Votes

1st reading

Passed

5 December 2019

party vote

63Aye
56No
0Abstain
1Absent

2nd reading

Passed

24 June 2020

party vote

63Aye
48No
0Abstain
9Absent

3rd reading

Passed

22 July 2020

party vote

63Aye
56No
0Abstain
0Absent

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 23 March 2023 at 12:00 am.