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Mental Health Bill

This bill repeals and replaces the Mental Health (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act 1992 to create a modern legislative framework for compulsory mental health care.

This bill has been accorded urgency in the House. First detected 11 July 2026, 9:20am UTC.

Member in charge: Hon Matt Doocey · Government bill · No. 87-2 · urgency accorded 30 Jun 2026 (the remaining stages of)

This bill has passed — what remains open

The avenues that remain: petitions to Parliament (including seeking amendment or repeal); consultation on the regulations that often follow an Act, which do carry public submission windows; and the member in charge or your electorate MP on implementation problems — post-passage corrections ride in later amendment bills.

Stages observed

StageSitting dayRecord
Second reading 30 Jun 2026 The Mental Health Bill was read a second time. source · debate & vote (Hansard)
Committee of the whole House 30 Jun 2026 The committee stage of the Mental Health Bill was completed. source · debate & vote (Hansard)
Third reading 30 Jun 2026 The Mental Health Bill was read a third time. source · debate & vote (Hansard)

Dates are sitting days as recorded by the Office of the Clerk; a sitting extended under urgency continues under its original day. Readings are decided by party vote: each party casts its members’ votes en bloc (proxies included), so the whole House needn’t be present and individual attendance isn’t recorded — the party-by-party tally for each reading is in that day’s Hansard, linked per stage above.

Who spoke in the debates

Members who took a call in this bill’s debates, from our Hansard corpus. Under urgency several bills are often debated together (a “cognate” debate), so speakers may be addressing the group of bills.

Lawrence Xu-Nan Greens · 1

What this touches

Topics in the OpenBrief corpus matched to this bill’s title, with their volume over the last six weeks — how loud the subject already was when urgency was moved. This is retrieval against our existing corpus, not model judgement.

TopicPress items · 6wkSocial posts · 6wk
mental health concerns 1 2
mental health in health system 0 37

What this bill changes

AI-assisted analysis · every claim links to primary source · corrections
Published 12 Jul 2026, 11:01pm UTC (separate from, and later than, the alert timestamp above) · model: claude-opus-4-8

In short: Repeals the Mental Health (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act 1992 and enacts a new compulsory mental health assessment and care regime.

What changes
Narrows a power A person cannot be assessed as having seriously impaired mental health on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity, and cannot be assessed on other listed grounds alone.
s 8 · affects: people being assessed for compulsory care, mental health practitioners · confidence: high
The bill text this is based on
“However, a person cannot be assessed to have seriously impaired mental health— (a) on the basis of— (i) sexual orientation; or (ii) gender identity”
Changes a threshold A person under compulsory care can be subjected to compulsory care only if they have seriously impaired mental health causing serious adverse effects and lack capacity to make decisions about their mental health care.
s 7 · affects: people subject to compulsory mental health assessment, clinicians, courts · confidence: high
The bill text this is based on
“The compulsory care criteria under this Act are met if— (a) the person has seriously impaired mental health; and”
Creates a right A person may make an advance mental health directive stating care they consent to or refuse, which practitioners must give effect to unless emergency care under section 47 applies.
s 12 · affects: people who may become subject to compulsory care, mental health practitioners · confidence: high
The bill text this is based on
“The methods of care to improve mental health that the maker does not consent to receive Care must not be provided unless section 47 applies”
Creates a right A birth parent under compulsory care in hospital is entitled to keep their baby with them unless a guardian agrees to separation or the responsible practitioner considers separation in the best interests of the person or baby.
s 38A · affects: birth parents under compulsory care, newborn babies, responsible practitioners · confidence: high
The bill text this is based on
“who is a birth parent is entitled to have their baby remain with them in hospital unless— (a) a guardian of the baby agrees to the separation”
Changes a threshold A person must not be placed in seclusion unless necessary to prevent an imminent risk to life when all less restrictive strategies have been tried without positive effect.
s 49 · affects: persons under compulsory care, persons in charge of services · confidence: high
The bill text this is based on
“it is necessary to prevent an imminent risk to life when all other least less restrictive strategies and approaches have been tried without positive effect”
Expands a power A constable may detain a person found in a public place and take them to hospital if the person's actions give reasonable grounds to suspect they may meet the compulsory care criteria.
s 182 · affects: people in public places, Police · confidence: high
The bill text this is based on
“The constable may, if they consider it desirable in the interests of the person or of the public,— (a) detain and take the person to a hospital”
Creates an obligation A person who intentionally ill-treats or neglects a person under compulsory care, proposed person, or voluntary consumer commits an offence punishable by up to 5 years' imprisonment.
s 190 · affects: staff and persons in charge of services and hospitals, persons under compulsory care · confidence: high
The bill text this is based on
“A person who intentionally ill-treats or intentionally neglects a patient person under compulsory care, proposed patient person under compulsory care, or voluntary patient voluntary mental health consumer commits an offence and is liable on conviction to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 5 years.”
Removes a right The Mental Health (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act 1992 is repealed.
s 220 → Mental Health (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act 1992, whole Act · affects: all persons subject to the 1992 Act · confidence: high
The bill text this is based on
“The Mental Health (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act 1992 (1992 No 46) is repealed.”
Who this affects
people being assessed for compulsory caremental health practitionerspeople subject to compulsory mental health assessmentclinicianscourtspeople who may become subject to compulsory carebirth parents under compulsory carenewborn babiesresponsible practitionerspersons under compulsory carepersons in charge of servicespeople in public placesPolicestaff and persons in charge of services and hospitalsall persons subject to the 1992 Act
Scrutiny

Taken under urgency; the compressed timetable limited scrutiny even where a committee stage existed.

Commencement: The Act comes into force on 1 July 2027, except section 10 (as it relates to clauses 5 and 6 of Schedule 1) comes into force the day after Royal assent.
Retrospective: no provision identified
Gaps we can see. Clauses whose effect could not be established from the bill text alone: Schedule 2 Part 1 (consequential amendments to numerous Acts whose current text is not fully quoted), cl 51(2)(b) (restricted treatments to be specified in regulations not yet made), cl 202 (specific offences and infringement fees to be set in regulations), cl 103 (biometric collection requirements to be prescribed in regulations).

Method: the model reads the bill as published (claude-opus-4-8); every claim above carries a verbatim span of that text, checked mechanically — claims that fail the check are dropped, not softened. Text analysed from an archived copy of the official text. Full methodology →

The law, before and after

Deterministic — no AI involved

Every amendment instruction in the bill, executed mechanically against the archived text of the Act it changes. Struck text is removed, highlighted text is added. 0 operations resolved; 59 listed with the reason they couldn’t be — a visible gap, not a hidden one.

Target not stated · 0 resolved, 59 unresolved
Shown as written cl 4 — Interpretation
The bill says: In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,-
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as written cl 4 — Interpretation
The bill says: in relation to a forensic patient person under forensic compulsory care, a person who has, under section 32B of the Victims' Rights Act 2002,-
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as written cl 16 — Patient participation Participation by person under compulsory care
The bill says: In proceedings or processes to which this section applies,-
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as written cl 16 — Patient participation Participation by person under compulsory care
The bill says: In proceedings or processes to which this section applies, the court, tribunal, or person responsible for the proceedings or process must ensure that the services of an interpreter are provided for a patient if person under compulsory care whose first or preferred language is a language other than English, or who is unable to understand English, unless-
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as written cl 16 — Patient participation Participation by person under compulsory care
The bill says: In this section,-
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as written cl 25 — Rights of proposed persons under compulsory care and voluntary patients voluntary mental health consumers
The bill says: In this subpart, other than section 26(2) and (3)(aaa)(a) to (e), patient person under compulsory care includes a proposed patient person under compulsory care.
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as written cl 25 — Rights of proposed persons under compulsory care and voluntary patients voluntary mental health consumers
The bill says: In this subpart Part, other than section 28 sections 28 and 38A, patient person under compulsory care includes a voluntary patient voluntary mental health consumer.
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as written cl 26 — General rights to information
The bill says: in the presence of a member of their support network, an independent support person, or an advocate; and
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as written cl 26 — General rights to information
The bill says: in a form, language, and manner that enables the patient person to understand their rights; and
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as written cl 38A — Rights of birth parent
The bill says: In this section,-
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as written cl 42 — Rōpū whaiora (collaborative care team) required during compulsory care
The bill says: In this section, appropriately qualified and experienced means having the qualifications and experience necessary to meet the care needs of the patient person under compulsory care, including clinical and cultural expertise, and expertise in lived experience of mental distress.
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as written cl 50 — Electroconvulsive therapy
The bill says: in writing; or
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as written cl 50 — Electroconvulsive therapy
The bill says: in a compulsory care an advance mental health directive; or
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as written cl 51 — Restricted treatments
The bill says: In this section, restricted treatment means-
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as written cl 58 — First assessment
The bill says: In assessing the steps that are reasonable under subsection (2)(a), the mental health practitioner must balance the accurate assessment of the proposed patient's person under compulsory care's mental condition, personal circumstances, and preferences relating to mental health care (for example, a compulsory care an advance mental health directive) with-
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as written cl 93 — Court may call for report on patient person under compulsory care
The bill says: In deciding whether to request a report under subsection (1), the court may ascertain and have regard to the wishes of the patient person under compulsory care and any other party to the proceedings.
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as written cl 98 — Publication of reports of proceedings
The bill says: in the Family Court:
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as written cl 98 — Publication of reports of proceedings
The bill says: in any other court, in which case references in those sections to the Family Court or court must be read as references to that other court.
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as written cl 99 — Examination and hearing of application for extension of community care order by audiovisual link
The bill says: In this section,-
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as written cl 99 — Examination and hearing of application for extension of community care order by audiovisual link
The bill says: in relation to an examination of a patient, with the patient:
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as written cl 99 — Examination and hearing of application for extension of community care order by audiovisual link
The bill says: in relation to a hearing, between all participants
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as written cl 100 — Court may dispense with examination and hearing
The bill says: In this section, lawyer has the meaning given to it by section 6 of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006.
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as written cl 103 — Collection of biometric information
The bill says: In this section, biometric information, in relation to a person, means information that comprises-
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as written cl 105 — Application for assessment may be made in respect of persons detained in prisons
The bill says: In this section, unless the context otherwise requires,-
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as written cl 105 — Application for assessment may be made in respect of persons detained in prisons
The bill says: in relation to a prison, means the manager of that prison; and
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as written cl 105 — Application for assessment may be made in respect of persons detained in prisons
The bill says: in relation to a treatment centre under the Substance Addiction (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act 2017, means the manager of that treatment centre; and
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as written cl 105 — Application for assessment may be made in respect of persons detained in prisons
The bill says: in relation to a residence established under section 114 of the Public Safety (Public Protection Orders) Act 2014, means the residence manager within the meaning of that Act.
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as written cl 105 — Application for assessment may be made in respect of persons detained in prisons
The bill says: in the institution within 48 hours after the receipt of the application; or
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as written cl 105 — Application for assessment may be made in respect of persons detained in prisons
The bill says: In relation to a person detained in a prison, neither the making of an application under subsection (2) nor the making of a mental health care order-
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as written cl 107 — Care plan and status reviews of certain forensic patients persons under forensic compulsory care
The bill says: In the case of a forensic patient person under forensic compulsory care who was ordered to be detained following a finding of unfitness to stand trial, the following provisions apply to any review of that patient's person's condition under this section:
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as written cl 107 — Care plan and status reviews of certain forensic patients persons under forensic compulsory care
The bill says: In the case of a forensic patient person under forensic compulsory care who was ordered to be detained following acquittal on account of insanity, the following provisions apply to any review of that patient's person's condition under this section:
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as written cl 110 — Relationship between detention in hospital and sentence
The bill says: in the case of a person subject to a public protection order under the Public Safety (Public Protection Orders) Act 2014, the date on which that order is cancelled.
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as written cl 112 — Transport of forensic patients persons under forensic compulsory care
The bill says: In this section,-
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as written cl 113 — Forensic patient Person under forensic compulsory care defined
The bill says: In this section and in sections 114 to 120, forensic patient person under forensic compulsory care means a person who is detained in a hospital under-
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as written cl 116 — Right of victims to make submissions on proposed leave of absence
The bill says: In this section, immediate family has the same meaning as in section 4 of the Victims' Rights Act 2002.
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as written cl 124 — Right of victims to make submissions on proposed leave of absence
The bill says: In this section, immediate family has the same meaning as in section 4 of the Victims' Rights Act 2002.
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as written cl 130 — Forensic patients Persons under forensic compulsory care not to leave hospital or depart from New Zealand without permission
The bill says: In subsection (2), depart includes-
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as written cl 132 — Patients Persons presenting special difficulties may be drawn to Director’s attention
The bill says: In this section and in section 133, presents special difficulties means the patient person poses an unacceptable risk of seriously endangering the physical or psychological safety of another person.
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as written cl 135 — Care plan and status reviews of restricted patients persons on restricted order
The bill says: In any case where the responsible practitioner considers that the patient person on a restricted order does not meet the compulsory care criteria, the Director must-
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as written cl 135 — Care plan and status reviews of restricted patients persons on restricted order
The bill says: In any case where the responsible practitioner considers that there are reasonable grounds to believe that the patient the person on a restricted order meets the compulsory care criteria but it is no longer necessary that the patient person should be declared to be a restricted patient person on a restricted order, the following provisions apply:
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as written cl 135 — Care plan and status reviews of restricted patients persons on restricted order (the declaration that the patient person is a restricted patient person on a restricted order; or)
The bill says: revoke the declaration that the patient person is a restricted patient person on a restricted order; or
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as written cl 138 — Forensic Patient Review Tribunal Forensic Mental Health Review Tribunal reviews
The bill says: In the case of a forensic patient person under forensic compulsory care who was ordered to be detained following a finding of unfitness to stand trial, the following provisions apply to any review of that patient's person's condition under this section:
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as written cl 138 — Forensic Patient Review Tribunal Forensic Mental Health Review Tribunal reviews
The bill says: In the case of a forensic patient person under forensic compulsory care who was ordered to be detained following acquittal on account of insanity, the following provisions apply to any review of that patient's person's condition under this section:
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as written cl 139 — Forensic Patient Review Tribunal Forensic Mental Health Review Tribunal reviews of restricted patients persons on a restricted order
The bill says: In any case where the Forensic Patient Review Tribunal Forensic Mental Health Review Tribunal considers that the patient person on a restricted order does not meet the compulsory care criteria, the Director must direct that the patient person be released from compulsory status accordingly.
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as written cl 139 — Forensic Patient Review Tribunal Forensic Mental Health Review Tribunal reviews of restricted patients persons on a restricted order
The bill says: In any case where the Forensic Patient Review Tribunal Forensic Mental Health Review Tribunal considers that there are reasonable grounds to believe that the restricted patient the person on a restricted order meets the compulsory care criteria but it is no longer necessary that the patient person should be declared to be a restricted patient person on a restricted order, the Forensic Review Tribunal Forensic Mental Health Review Tribunal may revoke the declaration that the patient person is a restricted patient person on a restricted order.
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as written cl 182 — Police powers in relation to person appearing to meet compulsory care criteria in public place
The bill says: In forming their suspicion that a person may meet the compulsory care criteria, the constable-
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as written cl 187 — Powers of nurse if urgent assessment required
The bill says: In forming their belief that a person may meet the compulsory care criteria, the nurse may seek the advice of an authorised person (see section 178).
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as written cl 189 — Judge or Registrar may issue warrants
The bill says: In this section, warrant means a warrant in the prescribed form-
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as written cl 190 — Neglect or ill-treatment of patients, proposed patients, and voluntary patients
The bill says: in the conduct of first assessment of a proposed patient person under compulsory care; or
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as written cl 190 — Neglect or ill-treatment of patients, proposed patients, and voluntary patients
The bill says: in the care or assessment of a patient person under compulsory care or voluntary patient voluntary mental health consumer; and
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as written cl 193 — Unlawful publication of reports of proceedings before tribunal
The bill says: In proceedings against a person for an offence against this section, it is not necessary to prove that the person intended to commit the offence or had any other state of mind in relation to any element of the offence.
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as written cl 194 — Obstruction of inspection
The bill says: in any other manner wilfully obstructs or attempts to obstruct the district inspector or official visitor in the conduct of their official duties.
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as written cl 210 — Fees of mental health practitioners
The bill says: In any particular case to which subsection (2) applies, the Minister may withhold the whole or any part of the fee.
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as written cl 216 — Examination by Use of audiovisual link by Judge or member of tribunal
The bill says: In this section,-
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as written cl 216 — Examination by Use of audiovisual link by Judge or member of tribunal
The bill says: in relation to an examination of a person under compulsory care, with that person:
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as written cl 216 — Examination by Use of audiovisual link by Judge or member of tribunal
The bill says: in relation to a hearing, between all participants
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as written cl 1 — Interpretation
The bill says: In this Part, commencement date means the date on which this Act comes into force under section 2.
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as written cl 6 — Section 34D amended (Court may dispense with examination and hearing) (section 34D(2)(a))
The bill says: In section 34D(2)(a), replace "solicitor" with "lawyer".
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
The new text the bill supplies:
lawyer
Shown as written cl 6 — Section 34D amended (Court may dispense with examination and hearing) (section 34D(3))
The bill says: In section 34D(3), replace "solicitor" with "lawyer".
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
The new text the bill supplies:
lawyer

In-place amendments are anchor-verified: the instruction’s own quoted text must occur in the archived provision, which proves the archive is current enough for that operation. Whole-provision replacements show the provision as archived on the date given — later amendments by other Acts, if any, would not appear. Rows marked AI-read had unusually-phrased instructions translated into a standard operation by a model; the translation is checked word-for-word against the instruction, and the change is still applied and verified mechanically. Full methodology →

Source record — the urgency motion as published
30 June 2026 — scope: the remaining stages of (All remaining stages)
A motion to accord urgency to the following business was agreed to:
- the remaining stages of:
  - the Antisocial Road Use Legislation Amendment Bill;
  - the Health and Safety at Work Amendment Bill;
  - the Offshore Renewable Energy Bill;
  - the Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Amendment Bill; and
  - the Regulatory Systems (Primary Industries) Amendment Bill;
- the first reading and referral to a select committee of:
  - the Building Amendment Bill; and
  - the Climate Change Response (Tort Liability) Amendment Bill;
- the second reading of:
  - the Local Government (System Improvements) Amendment Bill;
  - the Crimes Amendment Bill;
  - the Land Transport (Revenue) Amendment Bill;
  - the Infrastructure Funding and Financing Amendment Bill; and
  - the Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) (3 Day Postnatal Stay) Amendment Bill;
- the first reading and referral to a select committee of:
  - the Community Magistrates Legislation Amendment Bill; and
  - the Environmental Reporting Amendment Bill;
- the second reading of:
  - the Building (Earthquake-prone Buildings) Amendment Bill; and
  - the Emergency Management Bill (No 2);
- the first reading and referral to a select committee of the Regulatory Systems (Social Security) Amendment Bill (No 2);
- the discharge and re-committal to a select committee of the Regulatory Systems (Courts) Amendment Bill; and
- the remaining stages of:
  - the Regulatory Systems (Tribunals) Amendment Bill and the Regulatory Systems (Occupational Regulation) Amendment Bill;
  - the Mental Health Bill;
  - the Plain Language Act Repeal Bill; and
  - the Constitution Amendment Bill.
Source: Daily progress in the House → · Hansard for this sitting day →