📜 Election of Senators Amendment Bill 2007
Assented toLABill 21120 June 2007
This Bill amends the Election of Senators Act 1903 to align the closing date of electoral rolls for Federal elections with the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918. It changes the roll closure date from seven days after the writ to the third working day after the writ.
Impact
The bill affects Western Australian voters and the administration of federal elections in Western Australia. It ensures consistency with Commonwealth legislation regarding enrolment deadlines, potentially impacting voter registration processes.
Key Changes
["Amends the Election of Senators Act 1903", "Changes the close of rolls date to the third working day after the date of the writ", "Defines 'working day' by reference to the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918"]
Parliamentary Progress
- LA Second Reading MovedLA20 June 2007
- LA IntroducedLA20 June 2007
- LA Third ReadingLA15 Aug 2007
- LA Second Reading AgreedLA15 Aug 2007
- LC Second Reading MovedLC15 Aug 2007
- LC Second Reading AgreedLC29 Aug 2007
- LC Third ReadingLC30 Aug 2007
- Royal Assent4 Sept 2007
Affected Sectors
public_sector
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