Back to Bills (proposed laws)
Electoral (Lowering Voting Age for Local Elections and Polls) Legislation Bill
Bills are proposals to make a new law or to change an existing one. Only Parliament can pass a bill. Each bill goes through several stages, giving MPs and the public the chance to have their say.
This single broad policy of this omnibus bill is to reduce the voting age in local elections and polls from 18 to 16 years of age.MP in charge
Hon Simeon BrownCommittee
Justice
Bill No.279-1
53Parliament
Progress of the Bill
28 Aug 2023
- 08 Mar 2024
Report due on 28 Mar 2024
Submission due on 07 Sep 2023
Final report, presented on 07 Mar 2024
Select Committee
The select committee gathers information and prepares a report on the bill for the House, including recommending changes to the bill.
Bill () [ MB]
Download BillResources
Member(s) in charge: Hon Simeon Brown Type of Bill: Government Parliament: 53 Bill no: 279-1 Introduction: 14 Aug 2023 First reading agreed: 29 Aug 2023 Referred to: Justice Submissions due: 07 Sep 2023 Select Committee Report(s): Electoral (Lowering Voting Age for Local Elections and Polls) Legislation Bill - 07 Mar 2024