❓ Hon. Jacqui Boydell questions the disparity between increased voter enrolment and vacant properties in the Pilbara electoral district, seeking explanation and details of any investigation by the WA Electoral Commission. The Minister's response indicates no investigation is warranted as the Electoral Commissioner confirms only eligible persons were enrolled.
AnsweredQoN 56Legislative Council
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I refer to voter enrolment in the Pilbara electoral district for the period 30 June 2016 to 30 September 2016, and ask:
(a) what is the explanation for the disparity between a 22 percent increase in electoral enrolments whilst there is a fifty percent increase in the number of vacant properties; and
(b) can the Minister outline what analysis the Western Australian Electoral Commission has undertaken as part of the investigation into these irregularities?
(a) what is the explanation for the disparity between a 22 percent increase in electoral enrolments whilst there is a fifty percent increase in the number of vacant properties; and
(b) can the Minister outline what analysis the Western Australian Electoral Commission has undertaken as part of the investigation into these irregularities?
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Answered
16 August 2017
Responded by
Minister for Regional Development representing the Minister for Electoral Affairs
Response time
9 days
(b) Noting that the Electoral Commissioner advises that only eligible persons were included on the electoral role, and that the Member has not suggested any person was improperly enrolled, there is nothing for the Commissioner to investigate.
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