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Have Your Say On The Overseas Adoptions Legislation Bill
Wednesday, 13 May 2026, 10:16 am | Justice Committee
The Chairperson of the Justice Committee has called for public submissions on the Overseas Adoptions Legislation Bill. The bill seeks to establish an enduring system for international and overseas adoptions that: supports the wellbeing and best interests ... More >>
Have Your Say On The Serious Fraud Office Amendment Bill
Friday, 1 May 2026, 1:55 pm | Justice Committee
The bill would amend the SFO Act to enable the SFO to obtain necessary digital evidence, more efficiently obtain warrants, and better manage search sites. The amendments seek to make investigations more effective. More >>
Have Your Say On The Corrections (Management Of Prisoners, And Prisoners’ Property) Amendment Bill
Wednesday, 29 April 2026, 9:55 am | Justice Committee
The bill would amend the Corrections Act 2004 with the aim to establish a clearer statutory basis for the management of a small group of prisoners who pose an extreme risk that the Department of Corrections manages. More >>
Have Your Say On The Trespass (Specified Retail Premises And Other Matters) Amendment Bill
Friday, 10 April 2026, 11:42 am | Justice Committee
The amendments aim to improve the Act’s effectiveness within a retail environment by giving retailers, food service providers, and licensed premises more tools to deter retail crime and keep their property, workers, and customers safe. More >>
Have Your Say On Changes To The Sale And Supply Of Alcohol (Improving Alcohol Regulation) Amendment Bill
Tuesday, 7 April 2026, 11:43 am | Justice Committee
The bill would do so by strengthening some areas of the Act to minimise harm while also providing certainty around the licensing process to benefit both businesses and consumers. More >>
Have Your Say On The Trespass (Specified Retail Premises And Other Matters) Amendment Bill
Tuesday, 7 April 2026, 9:44 am | Justice Committee
The amendments aim to improve the Act’s effectiveness within a retail environment by giving retailers, food service providers, and licensed premises more tools to deter retail crime and keep their property, workers, and customers safe. More >>
Proposed Changes To The Policing Act
Thursday, 26 March 2026, 11:21 am | Justice Committee
The bill seeks to amend the Police’s ability to record images and sounds in public places, and to collect personal information for lawful purposes, including intelligence. More >>
Submissions Are Now Open On The English Language Bill
Thursday, 12 March 2026, 12:51 pm | Justice Committee
For those who wish to make an oral submission, the committee will prioritise those who address these questions. More >>
Have Your Say On The Data And Statistics (Census) Amendment Bill And The Electoral (District Boundaries) Amendment Bill
Friday, 6 March 2026, 12:14 pm | Justice Committee
The Data and Statistics (Census) Amendment Bill would amend the Act to update the Statistician’s census obligations under a modern, administrative-data-first census approach. More >>
Have Your Say On The Crimes Amendment Bill And Amendment Paper 436
Friday, 12 December 2025, 2:56 pm | Justice Committee
The bill, which would amend the Crimes Act 1961, aims to strengthen consequences for certain crimes and meet commitments in the National/New Zealand First coalition agreement. More >>
Have Your Say On The Justice Committee’s Inquiry Into The 2025 Local Elections
Thursday, 11 December 2025, 3:54 pm | Justice Committee
"We look forward to receiving submissions from people about their experiences of the recent elections. We encourage people to share their views about the topics raised in our terms of reference." More >>
Have Your Say On The Rewrite Of The Arms Act
Thursday, 11 December 2025, 3:29 pm | Justice Committee
The bill would repeal and replace the Arms Act 1983 with the aim of providing for greater protection of public safety, simplifying regulatory requirements, and improving compliance. More >>
Have Your Say On The Summary Offences (Demonstrations Near Residential Premises) Amendment Bill
Tuesday, 26 August 2025, 12:34 pm | Justice Committee
The bill would amend the Summary Offences Act 1981 to create a new offence for engaging in a targeted and disruptive demonstration near residential premises. More >>
Have Your Say On The Constitution Amendment Bill
Monday, 18 August 2025, 10:41 am | Justice Committee
Section 6 of the Constitution Act 1986 requires all Ministers of the Crown to be MPs. The Electoral Act 1993 provides that all MPs must vacate their office at the close of a general election polling day. More >>
Have Your Say On The Antisocial Road Use Legislation Amendment Bill
Thursday, 14 August 2025, 10:57 am | Justice Committee
The bill seeks to implement the policy by giving the Police and the courts greater powers. It would also create new offences and strengthen penalties associated with the antisocial behaviours. More >>
Have Your Say On The Electoral Amendment Bill
Friday, 1 August 2025, 10:39 am | Justice Committee
The amendments aim to improve the timeliness and efficiency of electoral administration, strengthen the integrity of electoral law, and ensure that the electoral system is resilient and fit for purpose. More >>
Have Your Say On The Legislation Amendment Bill
Thursday, 24 July 2025, 4:04 pm | Justice Committee
The bill seeks to promote high-quality legislation for New Zealand that is easy to find, use, and understand. More >>
Have Your Say On The Legal Services (Distribution Of Special Fund) Amendment Bill
Friday, 18 July 2025, 11:10 am | Justice Committee
Section 94 of the Legal Services Act 2011 enables the Secretary to enter into contracts with community law centres to purchase community services. The bill would amend the Act to allow the Secretary to enter into contracts to fund, facilitate, or support ... More >>
Have Your Say On The Judicature (Timeliness) Legislation Amendment Bill
Thursday, 29 May 2025, 4:27 pm | Justice Committee
The bill would amend the Senior Courts Act 2016, the Criminal Procedure Act 2011, and the Coroners Act 2006. More >>
Have Your Say On Sale & Supply Of Alcohol (Sales On Anzac Day, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Christmas Day) Amendment Bill
Friday, 11 April 2025, 11:12 am | Justice Committee
The bill would allow licensed businesses already permitted to open on ANZAC Day morning, Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Christmas Day to sell alcohol under their usual licence conditions. More >>
