Three more members’ bills

Three bills drawn from the Ballot are:

• Crimes (Offence of Failing to Report Child Harm) Amendment Bill. This bill by National MP Andrew Bayly makes it a criminal offence to know child abuse is occurring and not report it to the Police.Maximum sentence three years. Sadly needed.
• Building (Energy Efficient Office Buildings) Amendment Bill. This bill by Labour MP Rachel Brooking mandates energy performance rating requirements for office buildings. Worth supporting to select committee as it does not regulate a minimum standard (which could cost a lot) but just requires transparency over how energy efficient a building is.
• Accident Compensation (Extended Cover for FENZ Personnel) Amendment Bill. This bill by Labour MP Kieran McAnulty basically extends ACC cover to volunteer firefighters. May have fishhooks but also worth supporting to select committee.