The unanimous passing of the Parliament Bill represents a significant moment in New Zealand’s constitutional development , according to Leader of the House Chris Bishop , who hailed the legislation as a long-overdue modernisation of how Parliament operates.

“Parliament occupies a central place in our constitution, but the legislation governing its operations has been scattered and, in some cases, outdated,” Bishop said. “This Bill consolidates and modernises core statutes to better reflect how our Parliament functions today.”

A Major Step in Parliamentary Reform

The Parliament Bill , passed with cross-party support, consolidates four key pieces of legislation into one comprehensive legal framework. The statutes brought together under this Bill include:

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