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Redress System for Abuse in Care Bill

2: Commencement

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"When the new law starts"

Illustration for Redress System for Abuse in Care Bill

This proposed law will start on the day after it gets Royal assent. You will know it has started when this happens. The law will be in force from that day.

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This page was last updated on 27 October 2025

View the original legislation for this page at https://legislation.govt.nz/act/public/1986/0120/latest/link.aspx?id=LMS1530185.

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Government and voting > Government departments

1: Title, or

"The Redress System for Abuse in Care Act 2025: A Law to Help People Hurt in Care"

3: Purpose of Act, or

"Help for People Abused in Care"

2Commencement

This Act comes into force on the day after Royal assent.