Petition request

That the House of Representatives repeal section 80(1)(d) of the Electoral Act 1993 to enable all New Zealand prisoners to be eligible to vote in New Zealand elections.

Petition progress

  • Open for signatures
  • Closed for signatures
  • Select Committee
  • Reported
  • Referred to Minister
Number of signatures: 0
Date presented: 14 May 2019
Considered by: Justice
SC Report(s): 28 May 2020 (Final)
Presenting member: Hon Grant Robertson
Closing date: 13 May 2019