Power for the Governor-General to hold a plebiscite on migration levels

Plebiscite (Future Migration Level) Bill 2018

Private Member's Bill

1st House

2nd House

Law

Introduced by: Pauline Hanson (PHON)

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Effects of this bill

If this bill passes, it means that:

The Governor-General can call a plebiscite on Australia's migration levels.
The Electoral Commission manages the plebiscite.
The Governor-General can make regulations for the process.
Broadcasting rules for the SBS apply to the plebiscite during the voting period.
Referendum laws govern how writs are issued; they also set the rules for scrutineers and recounts.

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