New Zealand Sign Language Act 2006

New Zealand Sign Language Act 2006
New Zealand Parliament
Enacted byHouse of Representatives
Royal assent10 April 2006[1]
Commenced10 April 2006
Legislative history
Introduced byHon. Ruth Dyson
Introduced7 April 2004
First reading22 June 2004
Second reading23 February 2006
Third reading6 April 2006
Summary
Recognising New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) as New Zealand's third official language
Status: In force

The New Zealand Sign Language Act 2006 is an act of the New Zealand Parliament recognising New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) as New Zealand's third official language.

  1. ^ "New Zealand Sign Language Bill 2004: Bills Digest No 1088". New Zealand Parliament. 8 April 2004. Retrieved 19 December 2007.