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Electoral (District Boundaries) Amendment Bill

Government Bill
Published date: 06 Mar 2026

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 bill amends the Electoral Act 1993 to align the policy settings in the Act with the Government's work to modernise the census process, while ensuring that there is a logical link between boundary reviews and the electoral cycles to which they relate.
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MP in charge
Hon Paul Goldsmith
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Committee
Justice
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Progress of the Bill

  • 2
    Second Reading
  • Committee of Whole House
  • 3
    Third Reading
  • Royal Assent
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05 Mar 2026 - Current
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Report due on 05 Jul 2026

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Submission due on 14 Apr 2026

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Select Committee

The select committee gathers information and prepares a report on the bill for the House, including recommending changes to the bill.

Resources

  • Member(s) in charge: Hon Paul Goldsmith
    Type of Bill: Government
    Parliament: 54
    Bill no: 251-1
    Introduction: 01 Mar 2026
    First reading agreed: 05 Mar 2026
    Referred to: Justice
    Submissions due: 14 Apr 2026