Consent law reform parked until after 2026 election, Goldsmith says

Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says sexual consent law reform won't progress in Parliament's remaining eight sitting weeks before the 2026 election, citing a 'packed' legislative agenda. He signalled the issue would be addressed 'if given another term.' Labour's Chris Hipkins says a cross-party bill from MP Camilla Belich could be progressed now. Act leader David Seymour also wants to see detail first.