Governor Sets Terms for Election Leaders; Leaders Can Be Reappointed; Election Rule Deadline Moved to 2028
Electoral (Appointments and Expiry of Part 13A Modifications) Amendment Bill 2026
Legislative Council
House of Assembly
Assent
Introduced by: The Hon Kyam Maher (ALP)
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Effects of this bill
If this bill passes, it means that:
The Governor will set the appointment term for the Electoral Commissioner and Deputy Electoral Commissioner, up to a maximum of 7 years.
The Electoral Commissioner and Deputy Electoral Commissioner can be reappointed when their term ends.
The person serving as Deputy Electoral Commissioner when this law starts is exempt from these new appointment rules.
The deadline in the election regulations is extended from 2026 to 2028.
The Debate
What different members said when this bill was debated:
Kyam Maher ALP
“I move: That this bill be now read a second time. Today, I introduce the Electoral (Appointments and Expiry of Part 13A Modifications) Amendment Bill 2026.”