Information about the inquiry

Inquiry into the Electoral and Referendum Amendment (Electoral Integrity and Other Measures) Bill 2005

Information about the inquiry

On 8 February 2006 the Senate referred the provisions of the Electoral and Referendum Amendment (Electoral Integrity and Other Measures) Bill 2005 to the Finance and Public Administration Legislation Committee for inquiry and report by 27 March 2006. Major provisions in the bill include proof of identity requirements, timing of closure of and access to the electoral rolls, nomination deposits, party registration, franchise of prisoners and the funding and disclosure scheme.

Submissions should be received by 24 February 2006 and can be sent to fpa.sen@aph.gov.au.

For further information, contact:

Committee Secretary
Senate Standing Committees on Finance and Public Administration
PO Box 6100
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600
Australia

Phone: +61 2 6277 3439
Fax: +61 2 6277 5809
Email: fpa.sen@aph.gov.au