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Inquiry Details

Administration of the 2019 NSW State Election

This inquiry was established on 7 August 2019 to inquire into and report on the administration of the 2019 NSW State Election.

TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR THE INQUIRY INTO THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE 2019 NSW STATE ELECTION AND RELATED MATTERS

Resolution passed in the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday 18 June 2019, Legislative Assembly Votes and Proceedings no 10, entry no 13:

Resolution passed in the Legislative Council on Wednesday 19 June 2019, Minutes no 10, entry no 11.

That:

(2)          The Committee inquire into and report upon such matters as may be referred to it by either House of the Parliament or a Minister that relate to:

(a)          The following electoral laws:

(i)            Electoral Act 2017 (Other than Part 3);

(ii)           Electoral Funding Act 2018; and

(iii)          Those provisions of the Constitution Act 1902 that relate to the procedures for, and conduct of, elections for members of the Legislative Assembly and the Legislative Council (other than sections 27, 28 and 28A);”

(b)          The administration of and practices associated with the electoral laws described at (a).

(3)          All matters that relate to (2) (a) and (b) above in respect of the 23 March 2019 State Election, shall stand referred to the Committee for any inquiry the Committee may wish to make. The Committee shall report on the outcome of any such inquiry within 18 months of the date of this resolution being agreed to by both Houses.  


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