Sexual consent law changes on hold until after next election

Sexual consent law changes on hold until after next election

Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says the government won't change sexual consent laws before the 2026 election, with eight weeks of Parliament left and a full schedule. He says the work could happen 'if given another term.' Labour's Chris Hipkins says a bill from MP Camilla Belich could go ahead now. Act's David Seymour wants more detail first.

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