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Veterans’ Recognition Bill

Preliminary provisions

6: Act binds the Crown

You could also call this:

"The government must follow this law too"

Illustration for Veterans’ Recognition Bill

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 17 August 2025

View the original legislation for this page at https://legislation.govt.nz/act/public/1986/0120/latest/link.aspx?id=LMS1467994.

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Government and voting > Government departments

5: Act does not create rights or obligations, or

"This law does not give you new rights or rules that you can use in court."

7: Crown acknowledgement and recognition of veterans, or

"The Government says thank you to veterans for their military service."

Part 1Preliminary provisions

6Act binds the Crown

This Act binds the Crown.