Post by Kiwi Frontline on Nov 10, 2022 4:22:28 GMT 12
'RARE OCCASION': LABOUR, NATIONAL AGREE ON LEGISLATION
In a “rare occasion” the National Party has pledged to support a Government bill, to make it easier for Māori to switch electoral rolls, provided a key change is made.
The Māori Electoral Options bill as introduced would have allowed Māori to change rolls at any time, up to and including on polling day.
Amendments were made at select committee to include an exclusion to switching roles near a by-election, to prevent any “tactical” roll switching to boost support for a specific candidate.
However, to National’s disappointment, it did not also include provisions for general elections. Their concern was where the outcome of a person’s Māori electorate might be a foregone conclusion, the General electorate in which they live might be highly marginal, or vice versa.....
www.odt.co.nz/news/national/rare-occasion-labour-national-agree-legislation
In a “rare occasion” the National Party has pledged to support a Government bill, to make it easier for Māori to switch electoral rolls, provided a key change is made.
The Māori Electoral Options bill as introduced would have allowed Māori to change rolls at any time, up to and including on polling day.
Amendments were made at select committee to include an exclusion to switching roles near a by-election, to prevent any “tactical” roll switching to boost support for a specific candidate.
However, to National’s disappointment, it did not also include provisions for general elections. Their concern was where the outcome of a person’s Māori electorate might be a foregone conclusion, the General electorate in which they live might be highly marginal, or vice versa.....
www.odt.co.nz/news/national/rare-occasion-labour-national-agree-legislation