Constitution Act 1986
First meeting of Parliament after general election
- Jurisdiction
- New Zealand
- Provision
- 19
- Source language
- English
- Recorded status
- in force
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- Recorded status
- in force
Provision text
Official sourceAfter any general election of members of the House of Representatives, Parliament shall meet not later than 6 weeks after the day fixed for the return of the writs for that election. Bill of Rights art 13 (UK); Constitution of Australia (1900) s 5
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Constitution Act 1986 · legislation.govt.nz · Retrieved 18 August 2026.
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