Electoral Amendment Bill
Government bill
23 July 2025
This bill amends the Electoral Act 1993 to make electoral law and administration more modern, robust, and effective ahead of the 2026 general election.
Procedural notes
Urgency used
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- Introduced on 23 July 2025
- 1st reading on 29 July 2025
- 2nd reading on 11 December 2025
- 3rd reading on 16 December 2025
- Royal assent on 18 December 2025
Votes
1st reading
PassedReading date: 29 July 2025
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2nd reading
PassedReading date: 11 December 2025
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3rd reading
PassedReading date: 16 December 2025
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