Source · Select Committees · Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
Recommendation 33
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Change law to allow earlier re-issue of ballot packs and flexible vote method changes
Conclusion
The law should be changed to allow the re-issuing of postal ballot packs earlier than four days before the election. People should also be able to apply to change their method of voting, from postal to in-person or proxy, within the election window. People should be able to hand in their postal vote at designated council premises up to the day of the election. (Recommendation, Paragraph 105)
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 16 October 2025. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document ↗