📜 Electoral Amendment Bill 2001
Bill not capable of being presented for Assent as High Court ruled the Bill invalidLA1 August 2001
The Electoral Amendment Bill 2001 amends the Electoral Act 1907 to introduce a new Part IIA, which deals with representation in Parliament. This includes defining electoral districts and regions, and establishing a process for dividing the State into these districts and regions by Electoral Distribution Commissioners.
Impact
This bill affects all Western Australian voters and political parties, as it changes the electoral boundaries and representation in Parliament. It matters because it ensures fair representation based on population distribution.
Key Changes
["Inserts Part IIA into the Electoral Act 1907 regarding representation in Parliament.", "Defines the roles and responsibilities of Electoral Distribution Commissioners.", "Establishes a process for dividing the State into 57 electoral districts and 6 electoral regions.", "Outlines the process for public consultation and objection regarding proposed electoral boundaries."]
Parliamentary Progress
- LA IntroducedLA1 Aug 2001
- LA Second Reading MovedLA1 Aug 2001
- LA Second Reading AgreedLA23 Aug 2001
- LA Consideration in DetailLA28 Aug 2001
- LA Third ReadingLA30 Aug 2001
- LC Second Reading MovedLC30 Aug 2001
- LC Second Reading AgreedLC4 Dec 2001
- LC AmendedLC11 Dec 2001
- LC Third ReadingLC12 Dec 2001
Affected Sectors
public_sectorlocal_government
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