Constitution Act 1986
Election of Speaker
- Jurisdiction
- New Zealand
- Provision
- 12
- Source language
- English
- Recorded status
- in force
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- Recorded status
- in force
Provision text
Official sourceThe House of Representatives shall, at its first meeting after any general election of its members, and immediately on its first meeting after any vacancy occurs in the office of Speaker, choose one of its members as its Speaker, and every such choice shall be effective on being confirmed by the Governor-General. 1956 No 107 s 14
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Constitution Act 1986 · legislation.govt.nz · Retrieved 18 August 2026.
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