New Zealand Electoral Act 1893
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The New Zealand Electoral Act 1893 was landmark legislation that made New Zealand the first self-governing country in the world to grant women the right to vote in national elections.
All labels observed (4)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| New Zealand Electoral Act 1893 canonical | 3 |
| Electoral Act 1893 | 1 |
| Electoral Act 1893 (New Zealand) | 1 |
| New Zealand general election 1893 | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Target entity: New Zealand Electoral Act 1893 Context triple: [women's suffrage movement, hasKeyEvent, New Zealand Electoral Act 1893]
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New Zealand Constitution Amendment Act 1947
The New Zealand Constitution Amendment Act 1947 was a key statute by which the United Kingdom granted New Zealand full power to amend its own constitution, marking an important step in the country’s legislative independence.
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Electoral Act 1993
The Electoral Act 1993 is New Zealand’s principal electoral law, setting out the rules for parliamentary elections, the voting system, and the conduct and regulation of the democratic process.
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Constitution Act 1986 (New Zealand)
The Constitution Act 1986 (New Zealand) is a fundamental statute that modernised and consolidated New Zealand’s constitutional framework, defining the roles of key institutions such as the Sovereign, Executive, Legislature, and Judiciary.
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Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993
Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 is a key New Zealand law that governs Māori land, aiming to promote its retention in Māori ownership and strengthen the role of Māori landowners and customary interests in land management.
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E.
Representation of the People Act, 1951
The Representation of the People Act, 1951 is a key Indian law that governs the conduct of elections, qualifications and disqualifications of legislators, and the overall electoral process for Parliament and state legislatures.
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- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: New Zealand Electoral Act 1893 Target entity description: The New Zealand Electoral Act 1893 was landmark legislation that made New Zealand the first self-governing country in the world to grant women the right to vote in national elections.
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A.
New Zealand Constitution Amendment Act 1947
The New Zealand Constitution Amendment Act 1947 was a key statute by which the United Kingdom granted New Zealand full power to amend its own constitution, marking an important step in the country’s legislative independence.
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B.
New Zealand Constitution Act 1852
The New Zealand Constitution Act 1852 was an Act of the British Parliament that established representative government in New Zealand by creating its provincial governments and General Assembly.
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C.
Electoral Act 1993
The Electoral Act 1993 is New Zealand’s principal electoral law, setting out the rules for parliamentary elections, the voting system, and the conduct and regulation of the democratic process.
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D.
Constitution Act 1986 (New Zealand)
The Constitution Act 1986 (New Zealand) is a fundamental statute that modernised and consolidated New Zealand’s constitutional framework, defining the roles of key institutions such as the Sovereign, Executive, Legislature, and Judiciary.
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E.
Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993
Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 is a key New Zealand law that governs Māori land, aiming to promote its retention in Māori ownership and strengthen the role of Māori landowners and customary interests in land management.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Act of Parliament
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electoral law ⓘ |
| appliesTo |
general elections
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parliamentary elections ⓘ |
| appliesToGroup | women in New Zealand ⓘ |
| associatedWithMovement |
Woman Suffrage Association of New Zealand
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surface form:
New Zealand women's suffrage movement
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| associatedWithOrganization |
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
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surface form:
Women's Christian Temperance Union of New Zealand
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| associatedWithPerson | Kate Sheppard ⓘ |
| cameIntoForceInYear | 1893 ⓘ |
| category |
1893 in New Zealand law
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Electoral reform in New Zealand ⓘ New Zealand statutes ⓘ Women's suffrage legislation ⓘ |
| colonialStatusAtTime | self-governing colony within the British Empire ⓘ |
| country | New Zealand ⓘ |
| dateEnacted | 1893-09-19 ⓘ |
| enactedBy | New Zealand Parliament ⓘ |
| firstElectionWomenVoted |
New Zealand Electoral Act 1893
self-linksurface differs
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surface form:
New Zealand general election 1893
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| fullName |
New Zealand Electoral Act 1893
self-linksurface differs
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surface form:
Electoral Act 1893 (New Zealand)
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| governmentTypeAtTime | self-governing British colony ⓘ |
| grantedRight | women's right to vote in national elections ⓘ |
| hasEffectOn |
electoral rolls
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parliamentary representation ⓘ voter eligibility ⓘ |
| hasTitle |
New Zealand Electoral Act 1893
self-linksurface differs
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surface form:
Electoral Act 1893
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| historicalSignificance | made New Zealand the first self-governing country to grant women the right to vote in national elections ⓘ |
| influenced | global women's suffrage movement ⓘ |
| jurisdiction | New Zealand ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| legalForm | statute ⓘ |
| legalStatusAfterAct | women could vote in New Zealand parliamentary elections ⓘ |
| legalStatusBeforeAct | women could not vote in New Zealand parliamentary elections ⓘ |
| legalSystem | common law ⓘ |
| legislativeBody | New Zealand Parliament ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
electoral reform
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women's suffrage ⓘ |
| notableConsequence |
international recognition of New Zealand as a pioneer in women's suffrage
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large increase in number of registered voters in New Zealand ⓘ |
| partOf | New Zealand electoral law ⓘ |
| precedence | first national women's suffrage law in a self-governing country ⓘ |
| region | Oceania ⓘ |
| relatedConcept |
gender equality in political rights
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universal suffrage ⓘ |
| replaced | earlier New Zealand electoral legislation excluding women voters ⓘ |
| requiredVoterRegistration | true ⓘ |
| shortDescription | New Zealand law granting women the right to vote in national elections ⓘ |
| typeOfFranchiseExtended | universal adult female suffrage for European women ⓘ |
| votingMethod | secret ballot ⓘ |
| yearEnacted | 1893 ⓘ |
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Subject: New Zealand Electoral Act 1893 Description of subject: The New Zealand Electoral Act 1893 was landmark legislation that made New Zealand the first self-governing country in the world to grant women the right to vote in national elections.
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