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The government's changes to the electoral system have passed their third reading in Parliament.
The Electoral Amendment Bill ends same-day voter enrolment, bans prisoners from voting, allows for larger anonymous political donations, and clarifies the ban on giving out food at voting places.
People must also enrol at least 13 days before the election.
The legislation has been found inconsistent with the Bill of Rights Act and the changes to enrolments could prevent 100,000 or more people from voting.
The government says the bill will improve the timeliness, efficiency and integrity of elections.
The opposition says it aims to suppress voting.
Labour MP Ginny Andersen said it was among the worst legislation the government had passed.
The bill, which went through its second reading and Committee of the Whole stage under urgency just last week, passed with the support of the coalition parties.
Most aspects will take effect the day after royal assent - within a few days - and a few other provisions taking effect from New Year's Day 2026.
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