Revision programme
The Legislation Act 2012 introduced a mechanism for systematically revising the presentation of some New Zealand statutes to make them more accessible. After being revised, they are introduced as revision Bills into Parliament for re-enactment.
The revision powers that can be applied and the revision process are set out in subpart 3 of Part 2 of the Act.
A revision programme sets out the statutes to be revised over each three-year period coinciding with a parliamentary term.
On 16 March 2021 the Attorney-General presented the Chief Parliamentary Counsel’s Report on Subpart 3 of Part 2 of the Legislation Act 2012 to Parliament. The report reviews the operation and effectiveness of the revision requirements in Subpart 3 as at 30 June 2020.
Proposed revision programme for 2021–2023
The Parliamentary Counsel Office consulted on the 2021–2023 revision programme from 29 January to 12 March 2021 on behalf of the Attorney-General.
Land Valuation Proceedings Bill
In November 2019 we sought feedback on the draft Land Valuation Proceedings Bill, developed under the 2018–2020 revision programme. The consultation period closed on 28 February 2020.
Revision Acts
Revision Bills that have been enacted:
Earlier revision programmes
Revision programme for 2018–2020
The revision programme for the 52nd Parliament was presented to the House of Representatives on 4 April 2018.
- View the 2018–2020 revision programme »
- View the earlier consultation on the draft 2018–2020 programme »
Revision programme for 2015–2017
The revision programme for the 51st Parliament was presented to the House of Representatives on 8 December 2014.
