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The Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters has recommended legislation be introduced to guarantee the Northern Territory and the ACT at least two seats in the House of Representatives.
The NT was at risk of losing one of its seats due to population distribution.
Fantastic news for the Northern Territory. Minister Mathias Cormann sent me a message today to inform me that the JSCEM report recommended the Government legislate to maintain a minimum of 2 seats for the Territories and this should pass Parliament by the end of the year.
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Hazzard also indicated there could be more restrictions eased in NSW soon, but it is too soon to say what those changes are. He says it is depends on being assured that the numbers are under control.
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