
Controversial Voting Law Sparks Democracy Debate in New Zealand
Published on: July 29, 2025, 10:30 a.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
New Zealand's proposed voting law restricts voter registration to 13 days pre-election and bans prisoners from voting, criticized for potentially reducing participation. Attorney General Judith Collins finds it inconsistent with the Bill of Rights. Opposition views it as a threat to democratic engagement.