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Parliament Bill

Preliminary provisions

4: Outline of this Act

You could also call this:

"What's in the Parliament Bill?"

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This bill is divided into 7 parts. You will find that the first part covers things like the purpose of the bill, what certain words mean, and how the bill affects the government. The other parts are about different topics, such as parliamentary privilege, the Speaker, and salaries for members of parliament.

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3: Purpose, or

"This bill is about updating the laws that govern how Parliament works in New Zealand."

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5: Interpretation, or

"What special words mean in the Parliament Bill"

Part 1Preliminary provisions

4Outline of this Act

  1. Parts 1 to 7 are divided into 7 Parts.

  2. This Part covers the following preliminary matters:

  3. the purpose of this Act:
    1. definitions of terms used in this Act:
      1. transitional and savings provisions needed for this Act:
        1. the extent to which this Act binds the Crown.

          1. Part 2 is about parliamentary privilege.

          2. Part 3 is about the Speaker, the Deputy Speaker, and the parliamentary precincts.

          3. Part 4 is about salaries, allowances, and expenses paid, and services provided, to members generally and to particular members, including certain former members, and to Ministers, parties, and eligible candidates.

          4. Part 5 is about the Clerk of the House of Representatives and the Office of the Clerk.

          5. Part 6 is about the Parliamentary Service, the Parliamentary Corporation, and the Parliamentary Service Commission.

          6. Part 7 is about parliamentary security.