📜 Election of Senators Amendment Bill 2015
Assented toLCBill 12226 March 2015
This bill amends the Election of Senators Act 1903 to align the closing date for electoral rolls in Western Australia with the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918 for federal elections.
Impact
Western Australian voters will have a consistent enrolment period for both state and federal elections. This resolves conflicting writ requirements and ensures consistency.
Key Changes
["Amends the Election of Senators Act 1903 regarding electoral roll closing dates.", "Aligns WA electoral roll closing date with the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918.", "Deletes section 3(1) and (1a) of the Election of Senators Act 1903 and replaces it with a reference to the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918."]
Parliamentary Progress
- LC Second Reading MovedLC26 Mar 2015
- LC Second Reading AgreedLC18 Aug 2015
- LC Third ReadingLC18 Aug 2015
- LA Second Reading MovedLA20 Aug 2015
- LA IntroducedLA20 Aug 2015
- LA Second Reading AgreedLA24 Sept 2015
- LA Third ReadingLA24 Sept 2015
- Royal Assent2 Oct 2015
Affected Sectors
public_sector
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