Second Reading Speeches

Electoral Legislation Amendment (Fair Territory Representation) Bill 2024

Type
Private
Sponsor(s)
POCOCK, Sen David
Originating house
Senate
Status
Before Senate
Parliament no
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Summary

Amends the

Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918
to: increase the number of senators from the Australia Capital Territory and the Northern Territory to half the number of senators for a state; and provide for 3 senators from each of the territories to be elected at each federal election giving territory senators a 6 year term.

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