📜 Electoral Reform Bill 2002
Bill LapsedLA23 October 2002
The Electoral Reform Bill 2002 (WA) amends electoral laws by integrating provisions from the Constitution Acts Amendment Act 1899 and the Electoral Distribution Act 1947 into the Electoral Act 1907. It outlines the process for dividing the state into electoral districts and regions, and the representation of those regions in Parliament.
Impact
This bill affects all Western Australian voters and political parties by changing the electoral boundaries and representation in the Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council. It aims to streamline electoral processes and ensure periodic redistributions.
Key Changes
["Integrates electoral district and region provisions into the Electoral Act 1907.", "Specifies the number of electoral districts and regions and their representation.", "Outlines the process and frequency of redistributions by the Electoral Distribution Commissioners.", "Repeals the Electoral Distribution Act 1947."]
Parliamentary Progress
- LA IntroducedLA23 Oct 2002
- LA Second Reading MovedLA23 Oct 2002
Affected Sectors
public_sectorlocal_government
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