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What, if any, is the status of the Gene Technology Bill?

Answered Question 17015 (2026)
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Steve Abel

List MP · Green Party

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  • What, if any, is the status of the Gene Technology Bill?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology

Answer

The Health Select Committee presented their report to Parliament in October 2025 after considering public submissions on the Gene Technology Bill. The Bill is now awaiting its second reading in Parliament, with timing to be confirmed.