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Electoral Amendment Bill
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This bill amends the Electoral Act 1993 to make electoral law and administration more modern, robust, and effective ahead of the 2026 general election.MP in charge
Hon Paul GoldsmithCommittee
Justice
Bill No.186-1
54Parliament
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Closing date: 11 Sep 2025 NZ Time
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Member(s) in charge: Hon Paul Goldsmith Type of Bill: Government Parliament: 54 Bill no: 186-1 Introduction: 23 Jul 2025 First reading agreed: 29 Jul 2025 Referred to: Justice Submissions due: 10 Sep 2025