Electoral Amendment Bill

Government bill

29 July 2019

This bill amends the Electoral Act 1993 and the Electoral Regulations 1996 to improve enrolment and voting processes to better enfranchise voters, uphold the integrity of the electoral system by ensuring that elections are conducted efficiently and securely, and support the effective conduct of future elections.

Voting method

Party voting: Parties decided whether or not to support this bill and cast votes on behalf of all their MPs.

  • Introduced on 29 July 2019
  • 1st reading on 6 August 2019
  • 2nd reading on 13 February 2020
  • 3rd reading on 20 February 2020
  • Royal assent on 10 March 2020

Member responsible

Andrew Little

Andrew Little

Former Labour Party List MP

Votes

1st reading

Passed

6 August 2019

party vote

63Aye
57No
0Abstain
0Absent

2nd reading

Passed

13 February 2020

party vote

63Aye
57No
0Abstain
0Absent

3rd reading

Passed

4 March 2020

party vote

63Aye
57No
0Abstain
0Absent

Only reading votes are shown here; these votes determine whether the Bill progresses through Parliament. Other votes, such as votes on whether to amend parts of the Bill, can be seen in Hansard.

Bill details last synced on 23 March 2023 at 12:00 am.