The proposed changes set out in this Incorporated Societies Bill will help ensure New Zealanders can better run their societies and give them greater certainty in the processes to use. It also sets out a framework for dealing with disputes and grievances, which the current Act does not do. Given the important role that incorporated societies play in New Zealand, it's important that we ensure the rules governing them are fit for purpose in today's conditions, are sensible, straightforward, and easy to comply with. In the spirit of bipartisanship, I think it's quite sensible that the Government has seen fit to carry on the work the previous National Government did in developing and releasing the first draft of this legislation for consultation, and I look forward to seeing the progress of this bill through the House.