Inquiry into referendum process to hold public hearing

THE Electoral Matters Committee is holding a public hearing on December 19, 2022 as part of its examination of the Referendum (Machinery Provisions) Amendment Bill 2022.

The committee will hear from representatives of the Department of Finance, the Australian Electoral Commission as well as legal, electoral and constitutional experts.

Committee Chair Kate Thwaites MP said, "The committee is looking forward to hearing views on how the bill will modernise the way in which referendums are conducted in Australia, and the value in bringing this process in line with the way today’s federal elections are conducted."

"While I know many are interested in highlighting views on issues like the referendum question, amendments to the Constitution or the merits of the Voice to Parliament, it’s important to note that this inquiry will not be examining these matters; our focus is on the provisions of the bill."

Further information about the inquiry, including published submissions and hearing transcripts, will be available on the inquiry webpage.

Public hearing details in Canberra

Time: 10am – 3.30pm AEDT
Date: Monday, 19 December 2022
Location: Main Committee Room, Parliament House

The hearing will be broadcast live at aph.gov.au/live.

 

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