Parties propose electoral reforms

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All Party Conference wants November Parliament to review the Electoral Act.PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

All-Party Conference (APC), which brings together representatives of political parties across the country, has proposed a number of electoral reforms aimed at improving the credibility and efficiency of elections.

The proposed reforms were announced on Wednesday at Ave Maria, with the recommendations expected to be tabled before Parliament in November for consideration.

The APC wants November Parliament to review the electoral Act so that some laws may be implemented for 2029 general elections. Amongst the proposed changes is a provision that would allow voters to register only once in their lifetime.

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Parties propose electoral reforms

All-Party Conference (APC), which brings together representatives of political parties across the country, has proposed a number of electoral reforms aimed at improving the credibility and efficiency of elections.

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