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ELECTORAL LAW.

POSSIBLE CHANGES.

Referring to the absence of facilities—under the law—for taking the votes of electors who are bed-ridden or in hospital, the Prime Minister, the Right Hon. J. G. Coates, says that the possibility of remedying this defect is being considered. The possibility of a postal ballot being provided in such circumstances is being looked into. It is understood, also, that as a result of the two recent election petitions it may be found necessary to make certain alterations to the electoral legislation, including amongst other things, the inclusion of some provision regarding the assessment of costs in proceedings before an Election Court. Some members of the Legislature hold the view that it is not strictly fair that an unsuccessful party should be mulcted in heavy costs by an Election Court, especially whore he has not initiated the proceedings.

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https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/MH19260318.2.21

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Manawatu Herald, Volume XLVIII, Issue 3012, 18 March 1926, Page 3

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ELECTORAL LAW. Manawatu Herald, Volume XLVIII, Issue 3012, 18 March 1926, Page 3

ELECTORAL LAW. Manawatu Herald, Volume XLVIII, Issue 3012, 18 March 1926, Page 3

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