New Zealand Law Society - Guidance on post-Election constitutional procedures released

Guidance on post-Election constitutional procedures released

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The Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet has released a Cabinet Circular, Constitutional Procedures after the Election.

It includes key dates, a summary of the transition process between administrations, and references to other guidance material.

All Ministers, Ministers' offices, and government agencies are expected to follow the guidelines.