Introduced on Nov 30. The replaces the Medicines Act 1981 and the Dietary Supplements Regulations 1985 to create a new regulatory regime for therapeutic products, such as medicines, medical devices, natural health products, and active pharmaceutical ingredients. First reading on Dec 14 with Te Paati Māori opposed and sent to the health committee. Reported back on June 13 with a very large number of changes and National arguing it should not proceed because of restrictions on imports and overreach, among other things. Ministers have indicated further changes may be made in the committee stage. Second reading completed on June 29 with National 31, Act and Kerekere opposed. Remaining stages completed under Urgency on July 18 with National, Act and Kerekere opposed.

Therapeutic Products Bill

Introduced on Nov 8. The bill updates and modernises the governance arrangement of the Cawthron Institute Trust Board, provides for the appointment of a member of the board nominated by Te Tauihu iwi and specifies the legal liability of the board. First reading on Dec 7 and referred to the Economic Development, Science and Innovation Committee with Act opposed. Reported back on June 14 with minor amendments remaining stage completed on June 28 with all parties in favour.

Thomas Cawthron Trust Amendment Bill

Introduce on Nov 11, the bill repeals elements of the Sentencing and Parole Reform Act 2010 that create what is commonly known as the three strikes law. First reading on Nov 17 opposed by National and Act and sent to the Justice Committee. Reported back on May 16 with minor changes. Second reading completed on June 7 with National and Act opposed. Committee stage completed on Aug 2 and third reading on Aug with no change in parties position.

 Three Strikes Legislation Repeal Bill

Introduced on June 8. This Bill introduces a public interest test into the anti-dumping and countervailing duties regime. This involves an assessment of the extent whether the cost of imposing a duty would materially outweigh the benefit of imposing that duty. The test would allow for broader public interest elements, such as competition and consumer welfare, to be considered before an anti-dumping or a countervailing duty is imposed. This Bill also introduces a provision allowing an anti-dumping and countervailing duty to be deferred, not imposed, terminated, or suspended if users of the goods that are subject (or potentially subject) to the duty have been significantly impacted by a natural disaster or other emergency. First reading interrupted on June 15 and completed on June 28 with just the Greens opposed saying it would threaten local jobs. Referred to the Commerce Committee for consideration. Reported back on December 9 with votes tied on the committee and  it unable to agree on whether the bill be passed. Labour, the Greens , and NZ First Parties opposed the new public interest test arguing it would weakens protections for NZ businesses from unfair international competition. Second reading interrupted on February 7 with the Govt indicating it would progress with the Bill in its original form. Labour, Greens and NZ First MPs indicated opposition to the Bill. Completed second reading on February 14 with National, Maori Party, ACT and United Future in support. Completed committee stage on May 23 with no substantive changes. National MPs argued the public interest test would probably only be applied during national emergencies. Opposition parties still argued it would encourage the dumping of goods to local businesses detriment. Third reading completed on May 24 with National, ACT and United Future in favour.  Trade (Anti-dumping and Countervailing Duties) Amendment Bill

Introduced on June 25. This bill makes changes necessary for New Zealand to ratify the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (the CPTPP).  Completed first reading on June 28 with the Greens opposed. Bill sent to the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Committee. Report back delayed to allow passage of changes to the Overseas Investment Act. Reported back on Oct 3 with second reading on Oct 18, committee stage Oct 23 and third reading on Oct 24 with just the Greens opposed.Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (CPTPP) Amendment Bill

An omnibus bill introduced on May 9. The bill amends law as part of the implementation of the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement. On May 12, the Bill was read a first time and referred to the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Committee with a November 12 report back date. The vote was in favour – National 59; ACT 1; Labour 1; United Future 1 with Labour previously saying Phil Goff had been given permission to vote against the caucus position. Labour’s remaining 31 MPs, the Greens 14, NZ First 12 and Māori Party 2 opposed the bill. Submissions close on July 22. Reported back from Select Committee on October 27 and given a high priority by the Government. All remaining stages were completed with the third reading on November 15 supported just by National, ACT and United Future. Opposition parties still opposed the bill and the trade deal. They mocked the Government for using parliamentary time to pass legislation to ratify a “dead duck” trade deal. The Government insisted it was important to send a message other countries that NZ still wanted the TPPA to be completed and was open to further trade talks with like minded countries.  Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement Amendment Bill

Introduced on August 1. An omnibus bill together with the Courts Matters Bill (they are cognate bills) it is intended to modernise and improve the efficiency of the courts and tribunals system. First reading on August 15 with all parties in agreement, but many raising issues for the Justice and Electoral Committee to consider with a number raising concerns about the cost of, and access to, the justice system. Report back extended to May 25. Reported back on May 25 with a number of technical and other amendments. Committee stage completed on Oct 30 with no major changes. Third reading completed on Nov 6.Tribunals Powers and Procedures Legislation Bill Courts Matters Bill

Introduced on August 1, 2017. The bill will replace the Trustee Act 1956 and the Perpetuities Act 1964 with the intention of making  trust law more accessible, clarify and simplify core trust principles and essential obligations for trustees, and preserve the flexibility of the common law to allow trust law to continue to evolve through the courts. The proposed reforms are largely based on recommendations for modernising and clarifying trust law made by the Law Commission in 2013. Completed its first reading on Dec 5 with all parties in favour and sent to the Justice Committee for consideration. Former Attorney General Chris Finlayson warned care would have to be taken with the Bill as the law was old and complex and changes could create unintended consequences. Report back extended to Oct 31. Reported back on Oct 31 with a large number of  technical changes. Second reading completed on May 9 with all parties in favour. Committee stage completed on July 23 and third reading on July 24 with all parties in agreement. Trusts Bill

Members Bill in the name of Judith Collins drawn from the ballot on July 2, 2020. The Bill reforms the Unit Titles Act 2010 including amendments to the information disclosure regime to prospective buyers of units, strengthens body corporate governance arrangements to increase the professionalism and standards of body corporate managers, and to ensure that planning and funding of long-term maintenance projects is adequate. First reading on March 10, 2021 with the Bill now in the name of Nicola Willis. Supported by all parties and referred to the Finance and Expenditure Committee. Reported back on Dec 3 with a large number of changes, notably to the pre-purchase disclosure regime and the body corporate governance provisions. Second reading completed on April 6 with the Greens opposed. Third reading completed on May 4 with all parties now in favour.

Unit Titles (Strengthening Body Corporate Governance and Other Matters) Amendment Bill

Introduced on June 22 the bill implements the necessary legislative changes to bring the trade deal with the United Kingdom into effect. First reading on July 27, opposed by the Greens and  Te Paati Māori. Referred to the foreign affairs, defence and trade committee. Reported back on Oct 20 with minor amendments mostly relating to the administration of the apple and pear quota arrangements. Committee stage completed on Nov 8 and third reading on Nov 9 with Greens and  Te Paati Māori opposed.

United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement Legislation Bill