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Constitution Act 1986

Power of Parliament to make laws

Jurisdiction
New Zealand
Provision
15
Source language
English
Recorded status
in force
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Recorded status
in force

Provision text

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1 The Parliament of New Zealand continues to have full power to make laws. 2 No Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom passed after the commencement of this Act shall extend to New Zealand as part of its law. 1973 No 114 s 2; New Zealand Constitution Act 1852 s 53 (UK); Canada Act 1982 s 2 (UK); Australia Act 1986 s 1 (Commonwealth)

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Constitution Act 1986 · legislation.govt.nz · Retrieved 18 August 2026.

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