Oversight of Oranga Tamariki System and Children and Young People's Commission Bill

This bill provides for independent monitoring and complaints oversight for Oranga Tamariki, and greater advocacy for children's and young people's issues generally through the creation of a new Children and Young People's Commission. The bill was divided at the committee of the whole House stage into the Oversight of Oranga Tamariki System Bill and the Children and Young People's Commission Bill.

Voting method

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

Procedural notes

• Extended sittings used: This bill was progressed during one or more extended sittings of the House of Representatives. This enables MPs to meet for longer than normal to consider legislation. It does not alter the stages that a bill must pass through to become law.
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Read the bill

Bill text: Oversight of Oranga Tamariki System and Children and Young People's Commission Bill (legislation.govt.nz)

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