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This taxation omnibus bill introduces amendments to the Income Tax Act 2007, the Tax Administration Act 1994, and the Student Loan Scheme Act 2011. The three main policy proposals in the bill are: changes to business taxation to make tax simpler; implementing the G20/OECD standard for Automatic Exchange of Financial Account Information in Tax Matters; and changes to implement the disclosure requirements for foreign trusts recommended by the Government Inquiry into Foreign Trust Disclosure Rules.
Last activity almost 3 years agoThis bill will replace the Alcoholism and Drug Addiction Act 1966, and provides for the compulsory assessment and treatment of individuals who are considered to have a severe substance addiction and who do not have the capacity to participate in treatment.
Last activity almost 3 years agoThe objective of this bill is to reduce offending against wildlife by improving the powers available to effectively detect and investigate offences and apprehend offenders.
Last activity almost 3 years agoThis bill's purpose is to prevent the revocation of certain subordinate legislation that, by virtue of the Acts under which it is made, is revoked at a stated time unless earlier confirmed by Act of Parliament. The bill relates to items of subordinate legislation made or presented to the House in the year ending with the close of 30 June 2016.
Last activity almost 3 years agoThis bill extends State responsibility for the care and protection of vulnerable young persons, ensures that vulnerable children and young persons are able to have their views considered as part of decision making and the development of departmental services and policy, and enables enhanced access to appropriate specialist skills and expertise to respond to the needs of vulnerable children and young persons.
Last activity almost 3 years agoThis bill gives effect to the deed of settlement signed on 14 November 2015 in which the Crown and Rangitāne o Manawatu agreed to the final settlement of the historical Treaty of Waitangi claims of Rangitāne o Manawatu. Legislation is necessary to give effect to certain aspects of the settlement.
Last activity almost 3 years agoThis bill provides for the mechanisms to correct certain minor and technical issues that have emerged with the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012. The bill does not affect the original policy intent or amend any substantive issues.
Last activity almost 3 years agoThe New Zealand Horticulture Export Authority Act establishes a framework to promote the effective export marketing of horticultural commodities. This Bill does not substantively alter this framework. It seeks to provide more flexibility for product groups in developing their export strategies and provides additional clarity around processes.
Last activity almost 3 years agoThis bill enables the next phase of recovery of the main affected areas (Kaikōura, Hurunui, Marlborough, and Wellington) following the earthquake sequence that started on 14 November 2016. The general purpose of the bill is to assist earthquake-affected areas and their councils and communities.
Last activity almost 3 years agoThis bill is intended to bring charter schools under the provisions of the Official Information Act 1982 and the Ombudsmen Act 1975.
Last activity almost 3 years ago