Second Reading Speeches

Electoral and Referendum Amendment (Close of Rolls and Other Measures) Bill (No. 2) 2010

Type
Government
Portfolio
Special Minister of State
Originating house
House of Representatives
Status
Not Proceeding
Parliament no
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Summary

Amends the

Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918
and
Referendum (Machinery Provisions) Act 1984
to provide that: rolls are closed seven days after the issue of the writ for an election; and provisional voters are not required to provide evidence of identity.

We acknowledge the traditional owners and custodians of country throughout Australia and acknowledge their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and the elders past, present and emerging.

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