Introduced on May 26, 2020. The Bill updates the Films, Videos, and Publications Classification Act to provide regulatory tools to manage harm caused by content that is livestreamed or hosted by online content hosts. The Bill mostly relates to online publications, however, one aspect – urgent interim classification assessments – will apply to all publications covered by the Act. First reading completed on Feb 11, 2021. Supported only by Labour with all other parties saying the Bill went too far in in restricting free speech. Sent to the Governance and Administration Committee with a report back of Aug 11. Reported back on Sept 13 with a wide range of changes intended to assuage human rights concerns most notable the proposed electronic filtering system to prevent public access to online publications deemed objectionable. Second reading on Oct 19, opposed by ACT. Committee stage Oct 26, third reading Oct 28 opposed just by ACT. Films, Videos, and Publications Classification (Urgent Interim Classification of Publications and Prevention of Online Harm) Amendment Bill