This Bill establishes the Public Lending Right for New Zealand Authors scheme. This scheme provides for authors to receive annual payments in recognition of the fact that their books are available for use in New Zealand libraries.
Bill Events
| Event | Date | |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Assent | 29 Sep 2008 | |
| Third Reading | 26 Sep 2008 | Bill read a third time. |
| In Committee | 26 Sep 2008 | Bill reported with amendment. Report adopted. |
| Second Reading | 25 Sep 2008 | Bill read a second time. |
| Submissions Due | 1 Aug 2008 | |
| First Reading | 3 Jul 2008, 22 Jul 2008 (resumed) |
Bill read a first time. Motion agreed to: That the Public Lending Right for New Zealand Authors Bill be referred to the Government Administration Committee for consideration and that the committee report finally to the House on or before 22 August 2008. |
| Introduction | 26 Jun 2008 | Judith Tizard was the member in charge of this Government bill. View the bill at introduction at the NZ Legislation website. |
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