Public Finance Amendment Bill
Government bill
22 May 2025
This bill amends the Public Finance Act 1989 with changes intended to support fiscal transparency, strengthen fiscal responsibility, and improve the practical operation of the Act.
Procedural notes
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- Introduced on 22 May 2025
- 1st reading on 24 May 2025
- 2nd reading on 10 February 2026
- 3rd reading on 26 March 2026
- Royal assent on 2 April 2026
Votes
1st reading
PassedReading date: 24 May 2025
No vote breakdown is recorded on WhereTheyStand for this reading. Other votes may appear in Hansard.
2nd reading
PassedReading date: 10 February 2026
No vote breakdown is recorded on WhereTheyStand for this reading. Other votes may appear in Hansard.
3rd reading
PassedReading date: 26 March 2026
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 31 May 2026 at 10:28 am.