Summary
Addresses technical problems with the
Electoral and Referendum Amendment (Enrolment Integrity and Other Measures) Act 2004
by amending the:
Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918
and
Referendum (Machinery Provisions) Act 1984
to prevent prisoners who are serving a sentence of 3 years or more from enrolling to vote; and
Electoral and Referendum Amendment (Enrolment Integrity and Other Measures) Act 2004
to: repeal early close of rolls provisions for referenda; and clarify the commencement and cessation of name and address evidentiary requirements for enrolment and changes to enrolment details.