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Electoral Act 1993

Registration of electors - Registration

86AA: Director of Mental Health to send to Electoral Commission information about persons disqualified for registration

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"When you can't vote because of mental health care"

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The Director of Mental Health sends information to the Electoral Commission about you if you are disqualified from registering as an elector. You are disqualified if you are under the care of the Director of Mental Health, as stated in section 80(1)(c). The Director must send this information if you are 17 years or older. The information sent includes your name, date of birth, and previous address. It also includes the name and address of the hospital or secure facility where you are being cared for. This information is sent to the Electoral Commission as required. You cannot register as an elector if the Director of Mental Health has sent this information about you to the Electoral Commission. The Electoral Commission uses this information to decide who can register as an elector. The Director of Mental Health must follow the rules and send the required information to the Electoral Commission.

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Part 5Registration of electors
Registration

86AADirector of Mental Health to send to Electoral Commission information about persons disqualified for registration

  1. The Director of Mental Health must send to the Electoral Commission the information specified in subsection (2) in relation to a person who—

  2. is disqualified under section 80(1)(c) for registration as an elector; and
    1. is of or over the age of 17 years.

      1. The information referred to in subsection (1) is—

      2. the name and date of birth of the person; and
        1. the person’s previous residential address; and
          1. the name and address of the hospital or secure facility in which the person is detained.

            Notes
            • Section 86AA: inserted, on , by section 12 of the Electoral Amendment Act 2025 (2025 No 82).