Revision Bill programme 2015 to 2017
| Revision Bills that are proposed to be started during three-year revision period | Acts proposed for revision | Reasons for revision | Administering agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contracts and Commercial Revision Bill | To revise and consolidate:
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These are largely older Acts that are expressed in language that is out of date and many provisions have been repealed. Their consolidation in a modern form will make them more accessible and reduce regulatory costs for business. | Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment and Ministry of Justice |
| Land Valuation Proceedings Revision Bill | Land Valuation Proceedings Act 1948 | The Act is older with many repealed provisions. | Ministry of Justice and Land Information New Zealand |
| Civil Liability Legislation Revision Bill | To revise and consolidate or incorporate into other Acts:
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There are only a few provisions left in these older Acts relating to the effect of death on causes of action, charges on insurance as indemnity for liability to pay damages, liability of tortfeasors, damages for injury from shock. This revision Bill title is an umbrella title for provisions that might be enacted separately or incorporated into other Acts. The title will be revisited in the course of preparing the revision Bill. | Ministry of Justice |
| Occupiers’ Liability Revision Bill | Occupiers’ Liability Act 1962 | This Act is written in out of date language. | Ministry of Justice |
| Partnership Revision Bill | Partnership Act 1908 | This Act is old and expressed in archaic language. | Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment |
| Summary Offences Revision Bill | Summary Offences Act 1981 | This Act would benefit from being modernised and renumbered. | Ministry of Justice |
| Victims’ Rights Revision Bill | Victims’ Rights Act 2002 | The Act’s structure could be simplified and its provisions expressed in simpler, plain English. | Ministry of Justice |
Revisions that are expected to be enacted during the three-year revision period:
Contracts and Commercial Revision Bill
Revisions on which work is expected to continue during the three-year revision period:
Other revision Bills
