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Referendums Framework Bill

Provisions relating to referendum - General provisions

9: When referendum to take place

You could also call this:

"When you can vote in a referendum, usually on the same day as a general election"

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If a referendum is going to happen, it will take place on the same day as a general election, which is called polling day. You will get to vote in the referendum at the same time as you vote in the general election. The referendum will be for all electors, which means all the people who are allowed to vote.

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This page was last updated on 25 August 2025

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Topics:

Government and voting > Elections

8: Declaration of referendum by Order in Council, or

"The Governor-General decides to hold a referendum with the Minister's approval, setting out the question and details."

10: Application of 1993 Act, or

"Using the 1993 election rules for referendums with some changes"

Part 2Provisions relating to referendum
General provisions

9When referendum to take place

A referendum of electors must be held on polling day for a general election.