Following community feedback, public consultation on proposed amendments to the Electoral Act 2004 will be extended until Sunday, 15 December.
Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Guy Barnett, said that these proposed changes have the potential to make an enormous impact.
“We are acting to make voting as accessible to Tasmanians as possible, as is their right under our thriving democracy,” the Attorney-General said.
“The proposed amendments are made in response to feedback from disability advocacy groups about the challenges experienced by voters with vision impairment or ‘print disability’ and also the lack of choice faced by voters with impairments in regional and remote areas.
“Given the strong desire from community and disability advocates to engage with this process as thoroughly as possible – the Government is extending the consultation process by six weeks.
“Making considered and informed improvements to legislation is key to the success of our 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania’s Future and I encourage Tasmanians to engage.”
The amendments to the Electoral Act 2004 will now progress as a standalone Bill. Consultation on the remaining provisions of the Justice and Related Legislation (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill (No.3) 2024 will remain open until 17 November 2024.
