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Referendums Framework Bill

Preliminary provisions

7: Act binds the Crown

You could also call this:

"The government must follow this law too"

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This proposed law will apply to the government, which is also known as the Crown. You need to know that when a law says it binds the Crown, it means the government must follow the law too. The proposed law is saying that the government will have to obey its rules, just like everyone else.

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This page was last updated on 25 August 2025

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Government and voting > Elections

6: Transitional, savings, and related provisions, or

"Special rules to help when the law changes"

8: Declaration of referendum by Order in Council, or

"The Governor-General decides to hold a referendum with the Minister's approval, setting out the question and details."

Part 1Preliminary provisions

7Act binds the Crown

This Act binds the Crown.