FederalElections & Democracy Senate Review
Electoral Reform Act 2026
Introduces a framework for one-person-one-vote elections and an independent electoral commission.
Senate (Upper House) Introduced January 22, 2026
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Full description
Sets out the transition to direct universal suffrage, defines the mandate of the National Independent Electoral Commission, and establishes timelines for voter registration.
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