Terms of Reference: Independent electoral law review [pdf, 104 KB]
...rules relating to elections need to be clear, simple, and up to date so voters have confidence in the outcomes of parliamentary elections, no matter their political preferences. Maintaining public confidence in elections underpins the legitimacy of New Zealand’s democratic institutions. 3 New Zealand has robust electoral laws and our elections are well-run. However, the key piece of governing legislation, the Electoral Act 1993, is outdated and creates a barrier to modern electoral a...