1998 Federal Election and Matters Related Thereto
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Media release, 11 May 1999

MPs TO GIVE EVIDENCE TO ELECTION INQUIRY

The Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters will hear a range of views from Members of Parliament at a public hearing in 11 May as part of the 1998 federal election inquiry.

'The inquiry has reached a stage where the Committee is now collecting information from witnesses about specific aspects of the electoral process,' Committee Chair Mr Gary Nairn, Member for Eden - Monaro, said. 'I expect a number of productive suggestions will come from the hearing, particularly in relation to the security of the electoral roll and the process for dealing with the death of a candidate.'

Appearing before the Committee will be Mr Alan Morris MP, Member for Newcastle and Mr Jim Lloyd MP, Member for Robertson.

'Parliamentarians have a keen interest in the welfare of the electoral system, and have historically been significant contributors to federal election inquiries,' Mr Nairn said.

'This inquiry is no exception, with a number of parliamentarians already having provided submissions to the inquiry. I expect this hearing will provide some productive suggestions on these and otters issues,' Mr Nairn concluded.

Ends
11 May 1999
Further information: Gary Nairn MP (Chair) 02 - 6277 4939 (Parliament House)
Bev Forbes (Secretary) 02 - 6277 2374

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