Western Australian Current Acts

ELECTORAL ACT 1907 - SECT 5I

5I .         Commissioners to have regard to particular groups when performing functions

        (1)         In this section —

        inclusivity principle means the principle that the following persons should be given a reasonable opportunity to enrol and vote —

            (a)         Aboriginal persons;

            (b)         persons who are from culturally or linguistically diverse communities;

            (c)         persons with disability;

            (d)         persons who are homeless.

        (2)         The Electoral Commissioner and Deputy Electoral Commissioner must have regard to the inclusivity principle when performing a function under this Act.

        [Section 5I inserted: No. 30 of 2023 s. 10.]