Electoral Amendment Bill Passes First Hurdle

Electoral Amendment Bill passes first hurdle

The government argues the changes will help to deliver timelier election results. Photo: NZ ELECTORAL COMMISSION Legislation banning prisoner and same-day voting has passed its first reading.

New Zealand introduces law that makes it harder to vote

By Lucy Craymer and Alasdair Pal

Voting reforms, prisoner bans and enrolment changes - What you need to know about the Electoral Amendment Bill

Explainer - The Electoral Amendment Bill faces its first reading today in Parliament. But what does it actually say?

New Zealand Unveils Law Restricting Same-Day Voter Registration, Prisoner Voting Rights

The proposed law, passing its first reading on Tuesday, limits voter enrolment to 13 days before elections, ending the current option of same-day registration. The post New Zealand Unveils Law Restricting Same-Day Voter Registration, Prisoner Voting Rights appeared first on StratNews Global.

Bishop's vote Bill not at risk of being timed out

Committee chair confirms report is on the way