Member’s bill in the names of Tracey McLellan drawn from the ballot and introduced on June 7. The bill aims to ensure that workers cannot be discriminated against because they are members of a Kiwisaver scheme or a complying superannuation fund. First reading on Aug 30 and referred to the Finance and Expenditure Committee with Act opposed. Reported back on May 31, 2024 with parties withdrawing their support. Voted down at second reading on Aug 21 with National, Act and NZ First opposed.

Employment Relations (Protection for Kiwisaver Members) Amendment Bill

A Bill in the name of Labour MP Sue Moroney drawn from the Ballot on May 11. It seeks to repeal changes made to the Employment Relations Act concerning rest and meal break provisions. Bill withdrawn on Dec 12, 2017 as a Government bill overtook it. Employment Relations (Restoring Kiwis Right to a Break at Work) Amendment Bill

Member’s Bill in the name of Labour’s Kieran McAnulty. Drawn from the ballot and introduced on Feb 1. The Bill seeks to ensure employees employed by one employer but working under the control and direction of another business or organisation, are not deprived of the right to coverage of a collective agreement, and to ensure such employees are not subject to a detriment in their right to allege a personal grievance. First reading completed on March 21 with National opposed and referred to the Education and Workforce Committee. Report back extended from Nov 29  to Dec 17. Reported back on Dec 17 with a large number of technical amendments, but the thrust of the Bill intact. It will now not come into force until one year after Royal Assent so officials can work out if further changes are needed to regulations. There are also some exemptions for those involved in labour hire type arrangements. National opposed the Bill in a minority report. Second reading completed on April 4 with National opposing. Committee stage completed on May 22. Third reading completed on June 26 with National remaining in opposition. 

. Employment Relations (Triangular Employment) Amendment Bill

Introduced on January 29 was read a first time and referred to the Education and Workforce Committee on Feb 1 strongly opposed by National. Amongst other things the Bill strengthens collective bargaining and union rights. This includes removing the requirement for a union representative to gain consent from an employer before entering a workplace. It reinstates the principle good faith requires parties to conclude a collective agreement, and repeals the provisions enabling he Employment Relations Authority to determine bargaining has concluded. Requires new employees are afforded the same terms and conditions as the applicable collective agreement relating to their work for the first 30 days of their employment. The Bill removes the exemption for employers with fewer than 20 employees from the current rules about business transfers, which will allow employees of these employers to elect to transfer to an incoming employer, restores reinstatement as the primary remedy in unjustified dismissal cases and limits trial periods to employers with fewer than 20 employees. Reported back on Sept 7 with a number of mainly technical changes. Further changes are likely in the committee stage with negotiations between the government parties ongoing. After completion of talks with NZ First, the Government signalled further changes would come in the committee stage. Second reading completed on Nov 27 with National and ACT opposed. Committee stage completed with a number of changes agreed by the Government parties on Dec 4 and the third reading stage passed on Dec 5  with National and ACT still opposed. Employment Relations Amendment Bill

Introduced on August 13 this is an omnibus bill making a large number of amendments to a wide range of employment law including parental leave, employment relations, holidays and minimum wages. Expands the coverage and flexibility of parental leave this included allowing “stay in touch” provisions. Provides for stronger enforcement of employment standards, this include tougher penalties and extending accountability for employment law breaches. It also includes the Govt’s approach to the “zero hours” contracts and unreasonable wage deductions issues. The bill will prohibit employers requiring employees to be available for work over the contracted hours unless employees are able to refuse any work offered or the agreement provides compensation for availability. It also bans cancelling shifts without reasonable notice or compensation. Received its first reading Sept 8 and was sent to the Transport and Industrial Relations Committee for consideration with submissions closing on October 6. Only the Greens were opposed. Labour supported but were unhappy about the treatment of “zero hour” contracts, the depth of parental leave changes and other matters. Reported back on February 12, 2016 with minor amendments around parental leave. There are also changes around zero hour contracts rules, including compensation, the cancellation of shifts and secondary employment bans. Labour, Greens and NZ First filed a joint minority report opposing the bill. They argued zero hour contracts should be eliminated and the setting of standards enshrined them in law. Completed its second reading on March 3 by 94 to 25 with Greens and NZ First opposed. Labour said however it did not support the bill in its current form and still wanted to eliminate zero hour contracts. Discussions had been held with the Govt and Labour’s support on the bill in the final stages was conditional on further changes by closing loop holes in employment law which allowed such contracts.  At the committee stage on March 8 all parties bar ACT supported Labour’s amendments which banned permanent employment contracts which required availability without the guarantee of reasonable hours of work. David Seymour said the changes would create legal uncertainty and more work for lawyers. The bill completed its third reading on March 10 on a voice vote. Employment Standards Legislation Bill

A Member’s Bill in the name of David Seymour drawn from the ballot on June 8. The bill sets up a process to allow people with a terminal illness or a grievous and irremediable medical condition the ability to  request assisted death from an approved medical practioner. First reading On Dec 13, 2017 with a personal vote held. It was sent to the Justice Committee for consideration by 76 to 44. Given an extended consideration time with a report due on Sept 27, 2018. Reported back on April 9 with the committee unable to agree on amendments or whether the Bill should pass or not. Seymour indicated he will propose amendments tightening eligibility to the terminally ill and that the Bill itself be subject to a referendum at the next election. Third reading Nov 13 2019. End of Life Choice Bill

Introduced Nov 23 2013. Extends a levy of around 0.045 cents on each litre of liquid fuel to fund international obligations over oil reserves. Passed first reading March 5 2014 by 77 to 41 with National, Greens, Maori Party, ACT and United Future in support and sent to the Commerce Committee for consideration. The Greens argued the reserves should be held in NZ and not overseas. Submissions closed on April 17. Reported back from select committee on July 1 with minor amendments, the committee did not address the issue of whether reserves should be held onshore. Received its second reading on Dec 10 with just NZ First against as they oppose the costs of funding the reserves falling on motorists. Completed its committee stage on February 11 with an opposition amendment to exclude biofuels was defeated. Passed third reading on Feb 17 with just NZ First opposed arguing the cost should be met through general taxation. A number of MPs warned oil companies not to use the bill to hike petrol prices. Energy (Fuels, Levies, and References) Amendment Bill

Introduced on May 18. The bill allows money raised from fuel levies to be sent on fuel security measures such as storing more petrol and diesel onshore in NZ. Passed through all stages with Te Paati Māori and Whaitiri opposed.

 Energy (Fuels, Levies, and References) Amendment Bill

Introduced on October 27. The Bill diversifies EECA’s levy funding into petrol and gas and diversifies how that funding is spent beyond the current electricity sector to the wider energy sector. It also exempts electric heavy vehicles from road user charges  until they make up 2% of the fleet and allows Road Controlling Authorities to permit electric vehicles in special vehicle lanes. The Bill also clarifies how electricity industry legislation applies to secondary networks. First reading on November 8 with all parties in support (though the Greens opposed special lane exemptions) and sent to the Commerce Committee for consideration. Reported back on May 9 with minor changes These include clarification around regulations concerning secondary networks (electricity networks that are indirectly connected to the national grid) and the policing of EVs in special vehicle lanes. Second reading completed on May 30 with all parties in support. Third reading completed on June 27 with all parties in support, but Opposition parties still saying the Govt lacked ambition and expressing doubts about EV use of special car lanes.  Energy Innovation (Electric Vehicles and Other Matters) Amendment Bill

Introduced on May 18 under urgency. The bill ensures that discoveries of new gas deposits from pre-1986 fields (Maui and Mckee) pay the higher royalty rate imposed on past-1986 fields. Passed through all stages with National, ACT, Te Paati Māori and Whaitiri opposed.

 Energy Resources Levy Amendment Bill