Consent law reform deferred until after 2026 election, Goldsmith says

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