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Electoral Act 1993

Director of Mental Health to send to Electoral Commission information about persons disqualified for registration

Jurisdiction
New Zealand
Provision
86AA
Source language
English
Recorded status
in force
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Recorded status
in force

Provision text

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1 The Director of Mental Health must send to the Electoral Commission the information specified in subsection (2) in relation to a person who— a is disqualified under section 80(1)(c) for registration as an elector; and b is of or over the age of 17 years. 2 The information referred to in subsection (1) is— a the name and date of birth of the person; and b the person’s previous residential address; and c the name and address of the hospital or secure facility in which the person is detained. Section 86AA : inserted , on 20 December 2025 , by section 12 of the Electoral Amendment Act 2025 (2025 No 82).

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Electoral Act 1993 · legislation.govt.nz · Retrieved 18 August 2026.

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