Electoral (Integrity) Amendment Bill

Government bill

13 December 2017

This bill amends the Electoral Act 1993 in order to enhance public confidence in the integrity of the electoral system by upholding the proportionality of political party representation in Parliament as determined by electors.

Voting method

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

Procedural notes

Extended sittings used

Extended sittings were used to progress this bill. Learn more about extended sittings

  • Introduced on 13 December 2017
  • 1st reading on 30 January 2018
  • 2nd reading on 2 August 2018
  • 3rd reading on 27 September 2018
  • Royal assent on 3 October 2018

Member responsible

Andrew Little

Andrew Little

Former Labour Party List MP

Votes

1st reading

Passed

30 January 2018

party vote

63Aye
57No
0Abstain
0Absent

2nd reading

Passed

2 August 2018

party vote

63Aye
57No
0Abstain
0Absent

3rd reading

Passed

27 September 2018

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.

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