Second Reading Speeches

Commonwealth Electoral (Above-the-Line Voting) Amendment Bill 2008

Type
Private
Sponsor(s)
BROWN, Sen Bob
Originating house
Senate
Status
Not Proceeding
Parliament no
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Summary

Amends the

Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918
to repeal provisions relating to group voting tickets and provide for preferential above-the-line voting for Senate elections.

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