54th New Zealand Parliament
The 54th New Zealand Parliament will be elected at the 2023 general election, with election day set to 14 October.[1] On 8 September 2023, the current 53rd New Zealand Parliament will be dissolved and on 10 September 2023, Writ day will occur.[2]
54th Parliament of New Zealand | |||
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Overview | |||
Legislative body | New Zealand Parliament | ||
Election | 2023 general election | ||
Website | www.parliament.nz | ||
House of Representatives | |||
Members | TBD | ||
Speaker of the House | TBD | ||
Leader of the House | TBD | ||
Prime Minister | TBD | ||
Leader of the Opposition | TBD | ||
Sovereign | |||
Monarch | Charles III | ||
Governor-General | Cindy Kiro |
Terms of the New Zealand Parliament ![]() |
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The 54th Parliament will contain 120 members if there is not an overhang, and will serve from after the next general election until another election is called. Under section 17 of the Constitution Act 1986, Parliament expires three years "from the day fixed for the return of the writs issued for the last preceding general election of members of the House of Representatives, and no longer".[3]
References
- "Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern resigning in February, announces election 2023 will be held on October 14". Newshub. Retrieved 20 January 2023.
- "General Election To Be Held On 14 October 2023". www.scoop.co.nz. 19 January 2023. Retrieved 20 January 2023.
- "Constitution Act 1986". Parliamentary Counsel Office. Retrieved 28 January 2020.
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