B-r-e-a-k-i-n-g: Senate passes Electoral Act amendment Bill

The Senate has passed the Electoral Act (amendment) Bill to regulate the conduct of the federal, state and area council elections in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

This followed the clause by clause consideration of the bill by the lawmakers in the Committee of the Whole on Wednesday.

Earlier today, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has called on the NASS to expedite action on passage of the electoral act amendment Bill.