📜 Electoral Distribution Repeal Bill 2001
Bill not capable of being presented for Assent as High Court ruled the Bill invalidLA1 August 2001
The Electoral Distribution Repeal Bill 2001 repeals the Electoral Distribution Act 1947 and makes consequential amendments to the Constitution Acts Amendment Act 1899, the Electoral Act 1907, the Juries Act 1957, and the Salaries and Allowances Act 1975. It deals with the distribution of electoral districts and regions in Western Australia.
Impact
This bill affects the way electoral districts are determined in Western Australia, impacting voters, political parties, and members of parliament. It ensures the Legislative Assembly consists of 57 elected members representing electoral districts.
Key Changes
["Repeals the Electoral Distribution Act 1947", "Amends the Constitution Acts Amendment Act 1899 to remove references to the repealed Act and establish 57 electoral districts", "Amends the Electoral Act 1907 to remove references to the repealed Act", "Amends the Juries Act 1957 to remove reference to the repealed act", "Amends the Salaries and Allowances Act 1975 regarding electoral districts"]
Parliamentary Progress
- LA Second Reading MovedLA1 Aug 2001
- LA IntroducedLA1 Aug 2001
- LA Second Reading AgreedLA11 Sept 2001
- LA Consideration in DetailLA11 Sept 2001
- LA Third ReadingLA13 Sept 2001
- LC Second Reading MovedLC18 Sept 2001
- LC Second Reading AgreedLC18 Dec 2001
- LC Third ReadingLC19 Dec 2001
Affected Sectors
public_sectorlocal_government
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