Public submissions are being invited
on this bill. The closing date for submissions is Thursday
28 April 2016.
The Land Transfer Bill implements the
Government’s response to the recommendations from the Law
Commission’s 2010 report A New Land Transfer Act.
The recommendations are aimed at modernising, simplifying,
and consolidating the land transfer legislation for enhanced
clarity and accessibility.
Submissions should be
forwarded by the due date, either online using our website
(www.parliament.nz) or in writing to the
address below. If a submitter wishes to appear before the
committee, they need to state this clearly and provide a
name, daytime phone number and email address. Submissions
generally become public and are published on our website.
For further guidance on making a submission, read our
publicationMaking a submission to a Parliamentary Select
Committee on our website or contact us at 04 817
9520.
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