Electoral Act 1992 (ACT)
Electoral Act 1992
A1992-71
Republication No 69
Effective: 16 November 2025
Republication date: 16 November 2025
Last amendment made by A2025‑29
About this republication
The republished law
This is a republication of the Electoral Act 1992 (including any amendment made under the Legislation Act 2001, part 11.3 (Editorial changes)) as in force on 16 November 2025. It also includes any commencement, amendment, repeal or expiry affecting this republished law to 16 November 2025.
The legislation history and amendment history of the republished law are set out in endnotes 3 and 4.
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Penalties
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Electoral Act 1992
Contents
Page
Preamble 2
Part 1 Preliminary
1 Name of Act 3
3 Dictionary 3
3AOffences against Act—application of Criminal Code etc 4
3B Objects of Act 4
4 Meaning of electoral matter 5
4A Meaning of available for public inspection 6
Part 2 Australian Capital Territory Electoral Commission
Division 2.1 Establishment and independence of electoral commission
5 Establishment 7
6 Constitution of commission 7
6A Officer of the Legislative Assembly 7
6B Independence of member of the electoral commission 8
Division 2.2 Functions of electoral commission
7 Functions of electoral commission 8
10A Special reports by electoral commission 10
Division 2.3 Functions of electoral commissioner
11 Functions of commissioner etc 10
Division 2.4 Appointment of members of electoral commission
12 Appointment 11
12A Acting appointment—commissioner 12
12B Eligibility for appointment as electoral commission member 12
12C Eligibility for appointment as chairperson 13
13 Term of appointment 15
Division 2.5 Other provisions applying to electoral commission members
14 Oath or affirmation of office 15
15 Disclosure of interests—generally 15
16 Electoral commission member must not do inconsistent work etc 15
17 Resignation 16
18 Retirement 16
18A Suspension—generally 17
18B Suspension—relevant Assembly committee notice and meetings 18
18C Suspension—ending suspension 19
18D Ending of appointment 20
18E Leave of absence 22
Division 2.6 Electoral commission meetings
19 Procedure 22
21 Disclosure of interests—meetings 23
Division 2.7 Staff of electoral commissioner etc
31 Commissioner’s staff 24
32 Temporary staff and consultants 24
33 Officers 25
33A Staff not subject to direction from others 25
33B Delegation by electoral commission 26
33C Delegation by commissioner 26
Part 4 Electorates
34 Multimember electorates 27
35 Redistribution of electorates 27
36 Factors relevant to redistribution 27
37 Timing of redistributions 28
38 Suspension of redistribution process—extraordinary elections 29
39 Redistribution committees 29
40 Meetings of redistribution committee 30
41 Suggestions and comments about redistribution 31
42 Outline of proposal 31
43 Proposed redistribution 32
44 Notification and publication of proposal 32
45 Dissolution of redistribution committee 33
46 Objections 33
47 Augmented electoral commission 34
48 Meetings of augmented electoral commission 34
49 Investigation of objections 35
50 Redistribution—proposal by augmented electoral commission 36
51 Publication of augmented electoral commission’s proposal 37
52 Objections to augmented electoral commission’s proposal 37
53 Report by augmented electoral commission and public announcement 38
54 Report to Legislative Assembly 39
55 Decisions are final 40
56 Validity not affected 40
Part 5 Electoral rolls
57 Rolls of ACT electors and electorates 41
58 Contents of roll 41
59 Meaning of extract from roll 42
60 Inspection of printed roll extracts 43
61 Supply of printed roll extracts to MLAs etc 43
62 Supply of roll extracts in electronic form to MLAs etc 43
63 Use of roll extracts 44
65 Provision of roll information to prescribed authorities 45
66 Maintenance of rolls 46
67 Power to require information 46
68 Notice of registered deaths 47
69 Disclosure of roll information 47
70 Joint roll arrangements with Commonwealth 48
Part 6 Enrolment
71 Persons taken not to be enrolled on Commonwealth roll 49
71A Address of person serving sentence of imprisonment 49
72 Entitlement 50
73 Compulsory enrolment etc—residents 50
74 Eligible overseas electors 51
75 Age 16 enrolment 52
76 Enrolment etc 53
77 Suppression of elector’s address 54
78 Inclusion of particulars on roll following suppression 55
79 Suppression of elector’s address pending review 56
81 Objections to enrolment 57
82 Record of claims for enrolment 59
83 Processing enrolment claims 59
84 Transmission of enrolment claims 59
85 Production of claims for enrolment before a court 60
86 Claims for enrolment not subject to warrants 60
Part 7 Registration of political parties
87 Meaning of address—pt 7 61
88 Register of political parties 61
89 Application for registration of political party 61
90 Further information about application for political party registration 63
91 Notification and publication of applications 63
91A Objections to applications and responses 64
92 Registration of political parties 65
93 Refusal of applications for registration 66
94 Amendment of applications for registration 69
95 Changes to particulars in register 70
95A Objection to continued use of name 70
95B When certain action cannot be taken 72
96 No action under pt 7 during pre-election period 72
96A Who can be a registered officer 72
97 Deputy registered officer 72
97A Information about political parties 73
98 Cancellation of registration of political parties 73
99 Use of party name after cancellation 76
99A General requirements about constitutions of registered parties 76
Part 8 Timing of elections
100 Ordinary elections 77
101 Extraordinary elections 77
102 Polling day 78
Part 9 Arrangements for elections
Division 9.1 Nominations
103 Eligibility—MLAs 79
104 Qualifications for nomination 80
105 Candidates to be nominated 81
105A Number of candidates nominated 83
106 Multiple nominations invalid 83
107 Withdrawal etc of consent to nomination 83
108 Place and hour of nomination 84
109 Declaration of candidates 84
110 Rejection of nominations 85
110A Publication of information about candidates 86
111 Need for a poll 87
112 Death of candidate before polling day 87
113 Deposit—return or forfeiture 88
Division 9.2 Ballot papers
114 Ballot papers 88
115 Grouping of candidates’ names 89
116 Printing of ballot papers 89
117 Names on ballot papers 91
118 Draw for positions on ballot papers 92
Division 9.3 Electronic voting and vote counting
118A Approval of computer program for electronic voting and vote counting 92
118AA Arrangements for electronic voting 93
118AB Approval of electronic devices for electronic voting 93
118B Security of electronic voting devices and computer programs 94
Division 9.4 Miscellaneous
119 Polling places and scrutiny centres 94
120 Administrative arrangements 95
121 Certified extracts and certified lists of electors 95
121A Use of information from certified extracts or certified lists 97
122 Scrutineers—appointment 98
123 Scrutineers—conduct 98
124 Participation by candidates in conduct of election 99
125 Determining matters by lot 99
126 Supplementary elections 100
Part 10 Voting
Division 10.1 General
128 Entitlement to vote 101
129 Compulsory voting 101
130 Multiple votes prohibited 102
131 Procedures for voting 102
132 Manner of recording vote 103
Division 10.2 Ordinary voting at a polling place
133 Claims to vote 103
134 Voting in private 104
Division 10.3 Declaration voting at a polling place
135 Declaration voting at polling places 104
Division 10.4 Voting otherwise than at a polling place
136 Definitions for div 10.4 106
136A Applications for postal voting papers 106
136B Declaration of early polling places 108
136C Ordinary voting in ACT before polling day 109
136D Declaration voting in ACT before polling day 110
136E Arrangements at early polling places 111
136F Declaration of days and times for declaration voting outside ACT on or before polling day 112
136G Declaration voting outside ACT on or before polling day 112
136H Electronic voting outside Australia on or before polling day 113
136I Telephone voting by electors with a visual impairment on or before polling day 114
137 Record of issue of declaration voting papers 115
138 Inspection of records 115
139 Receipt of declaration voting papers 115
140 Registered declaration voters 116
141 Issue of voting papers to registered declaration voters 117
142 Correcting formal errors 117
143 Soliciting applications for postal declaration votes 117
144 Transmission of applications for postal declaration votes 118
144A Requirements for casting postal votes 118
145 Interference with declaration voting 119
146 Soliciting completed declaration votes 119
147 Transmission of completed declaration votes 119
148 Opening envelopes containing declaration votes 120
Division 10.5 Mobile polling
149 Definitions for div 10.5 120
149A Declaration of special hospitals 120
149B Declaration of homelessness polling places 120
150 Mobile polling—institutions 121
150A Mobile polling—homelessness polling places 121
151 Functions of visiting officers 122
152 Failure to visit institution or homelessness polling place 122
153 Custody of ballot boxes and electoral papers 123
Division 10.6 Miscellaneous
154 Arrangements at polling places 123
155 Particulars on ballot papers before issue 124
156 Assistance to voters 124
156A Assistance to voters unable to enter polling place 125
157 Spoilt ballot papers 126
158 Custody of ballot boxes and electoral papers 127
159 Extension of time for conducting elections 127
160 Suspension and adjournment of polling 128
160A Suspension and resumption of electronic voting for eligible electors 129
Division 10.7 Failure to vote
161 Default notice 129
162 First notice 130
163 Second notice 130
164 Final notice 131
165 Discharge of liability 131
166 Response on behalf of elector 131
Part 11 Polling in Antarctica
167 Definitions for pt 11 132
167A Declaration of ship as a station 133
167B Approval of ways of transmission 133
168 Returning officers and assistants for Antarctic stations 133
170 Application of Act to polling in Antarctica 133
171 Antarctic electors 134
172 Arrangements for the polling in Antarctica 134
173 Conduct of the polling 135
174 Claims to vote 135
175 Proceedings at close of poll 135
176 Result of polling in Antarctica 136
177 Preservation of documents 136
Part 12 The scrutiny
178 Scrutiny 138
179 Preliminary scrutiny of declaration voting papers etc 139
180 Formality of ballot papers 140
181 Death of candidate 141
182 First count—ordinary ballot papers 141
183 First count—declaration ballot papers 143
183A First count—electronic ballot papers 143
184 Second count—first preferences 144
185 Ascertaining result of poll 144
186 Objections by scrutineers 145
187 Recount of ballot papers 145
187A Application for recount of ballot papers etc 146
187B Review of decision of commissioner to refuse to arrange for recount 146
187C Recount of electronic scrutiny of ballot papers 147
188 Reservation of disputed ballot papers 148
189 Declaration of result of election 148
Part 13 Casual vacancies
190 Definitions for pt 13 150
191 Notice of casual vacancy 150
192 Candidates for casual vacancy 151
193 Publication of candidates’ details 152
194 Determination of candidate to fill vacancy 153
195 Assembly nominees 153
196 Term of office of MLA declared elected under pt 13 154
197 Dissolution or pre-election period 155
Part 14 Election funding, expenditure and financial disclosure
Division 14.1 Preliminary
198 Definitions for pt 14 156
198A Reference to things done by party etc 162
198AA Meaning of gift—pt 14 163
198B Candidate remains candidate after election 164
199 Related bodies corporate 165
200 Activities of candidates and prospective candidates 165
201 Disclosure periods 165
202 Gifts—determination of amounts 166
202A When person or entity incurs electoral expenditure—pt 14 166
Division 14.2 Reporting agents
203 Appointed agents 167
204 Non-appointed agents 168
205 Registers of reporting agents 168
Division 14.2B Limitations on electoral expenditure
205C Meaning of electoral expenditure—div 14.2B 169
205D Meaning of expenditure cap—div 14.2B 170
205E Working out indexation for expenditure cap 170
205F Limit on electoral expenditure—party groupings 171
205G Limit on electoral expenditure—MLAs, associated entities, candidates and third-party campaigners 171
Division 14.2C Limit on spending—payments from related party
205K Limit on spending—payments from related party 172
Division 14.3 Election funding
206 Who eligible votes are cast for 173
207 Entitlement to funds 173
208 Threshold 174
212 Making of payments 175
214 Death of candidate 175
215 Application voluntary 175
Division 14.3A Administrative expenditure funding
215A Period between polling day and declaration of poll 175
215B Eligibility of party for payment for administrative expenditure 176
215C Payment to eligible parties for administrative expenditure 176
215D Eligibility of non‑party MLAs for payment for administrative expenditure 176
215E Payment to non‑party MLAs for administrative expenditure 177
215F Working out indexation for administrative expenditure 177
215G Payments for administrative expenditure not to be used for electoral expenditure 179
Division 14.4 Gifts and certain loans—records and disclosure
215H Application—div 14.4 179
216 Definitions—div 14.4 179
216A Records of gifts 180
216B Regular disclosure of gifts 182
217 Disclosure of gifts by non-party candidates 182
218A Certain loans not to be received 183
219 Nil returns 184
220 Disclosure of gifts by third‑party campaigners 184
222 Restrictions on acceptance of gifts 185
Division 14.4A Gifts from property developers
222A Application—div 14.4A 186
222B Definitions—div 14.4A 187
222C Meaning of property developer—div 14.4A 188
222D Meaning of close associate—div 14.4A 189
222E Meaning of relevant planning application—div 14.4A 190
222F Ban on gifts from property developers etc—less than $250 192
222G Ban on gifts from property developers etc—$250 or more 192
222H Ban on acceptance of gifts from property developers etc—less than $250 195
222I Ban on acceptance of gifts from property developers etc—$250 or more 196
222J Gifts from people that become property developers etc 198
222K Declaration that corporation not a property developer 198
Division 14.4B Gifts from foreign entities
222L Application—div 14.4B 199
222M Definitions—div 14.4B 200
222N Ban on gifts given by or on behalf of foreign entities—less than $250 201
222O Ban on gifts given by or on behalf of foreign entities—$250 or more 202
222P Ban on acceptance of gifts given by or on behalf of foreign entities—less than $250 203
222Q Ban on acceptance of gifts given by or on behalf of foreign entities—$250 or more 203
Division 14.5 Disclosure of electoral expenditure
223 Definitions for div 14.5 205
224 Returns of electoral expenditure 205
225 Nil returns 206
226 Returns by broadcasters and publishers 206
227 Multiple elections on same day 208
Division 14.6 Annual returns
228 Meaning of defined particulars for div 14.6 209
230 Annual returns by parties and MLAs 209
231 Periods of less than financial year 211
231B Annual returns by associated entities 211
232 Amounts received 212
234 Outstanding amounts 215
234A Regulations 215
Division 14.7 Compliance
235 Definitions for div 14.7 215
236 Offences 216
237 Investigation notices generally 217
237A Investigation notices about associated entities 219
237B Investigation notice offences 221
238 Investigation—search warrants 221
239 Records 223
Division 14.8 Miscellaneous
240 Inability to complete returns 224
241 Noncompliance with pt 14 226
242 Amendment of returns 226
243 Copies of returns to be available for public inspection 227
243AA Exception for making copies of returns available for inspection 228
243A Commissioner must publish certain information given under s 216A 228
Part 15 Notification and review of decisions
244 Meaning of internal review notice—Act 230
245 Definitions—pt 15 230
246 Internal review notices 230
247 Applications for internal review 230
248 Stay of reviewable decisions 231
249 Review by electoral commission 232
249A Reviewable decision notices 232
249B Applications for review 232
Part 16 Disputed elections, eligibility and vacancies
Division 16.1 Preliminary
250 Definitions for pt 16 233
251 Meaning of Speaker for pt 16 234
Division 16.2 Jurisdiction and powers of Supreme Court
252 Court of Disputed Elections 234
253 Powers of the court 235
255 Decisions are final 235
Division 16.3 Disputed elections
256 Validity may be disputed after election 235
257 Persons entitled to dispute elections 236
258 Form of application 236
259 Time for filing application 236
260 Deposit as security for costs 237
261 Registrar to serve copies of application on certain persons 237
262 Parties to application under div 16.3 237
263 Withdrawal and abatement of application 238
264 Hearing of applications 240
265 Declarations and orders 241
266 Illegal practices 241
267 Bribery or undue influence by person elected 242
268 Immaterial delays and errors 242
269 Inquiries by court 243
270 Rejected ballot papers 244
271 Evidence that persons were not permitted to vote 244
272 Inspection of electoral papers 244
273 Commissioner not prevented from accessing documents 244
274 Registrar to serve copies of declarations on certain persons 245
275 Effect of declarations 245
Division 16.4 Eligibility and vacancies
276 Speaker to state case 245
277 Parties to a referral 246
278 Declarations and orders 246
279 Registrar to serve copy of declarations on Speaker 246
280 Effect of declarations 247
Division 16.5 Proceedings
281 Procedure 247
282 Legal representation limited 247
283 Admissibility of evidence 247
284 Costs may be ordered against Territory 248
Part 17 Electoral offences
Division 17.1 Bribery and improper influence
285 Bribery 249
286 Influencing of votes by officers 250
287 Influencing votes of hospital and nursing home patients 250
Division 17.2 Protection of rights
288 Violence and intimidation 250
289 Discrimination on grounds of certain gifts 251
290 Employees’ right to leave of absence for voting 251
Division 17.3 Campaigning offences
291 Definitions for div 17.3 252
292 Dissemination of unauthorised electoral matter 252
293 Exceptions for news publications 255
293A Exception for electoral matter disseminated on social media by individuals acting in private capacity 256
294 Exceptions for dissemination of electoral matter on certain items 256
295 Exception for certain Commonwealth licence holders 257
296 Advertorials 258
297 Misleading electoral matter affecting casting of vote 258
297A Misleading electoral advertising 258
298 Inducement to illegal voting—representations of ballot papers 259
299 Graffiti 260
300 Defamation of candidates 261
301 Publication of statements about candidates 261
302 Disruption of election meetings 262
303 Canvassing within 100m of polling places 263
304 Badges and emblems in polling places 264
305 How-to-vote material in polling places 264
306 Evidence of authorisation of electoral matter 264
Division 17.4 Electronic voting offences
306A Interfering with electronic voting devices etc 265
306B Interfering with electronic counting devices etc 265
Division 17.5 Voting fraud
307 Voting fraud 266
Division 17.6 Electoral papers
310 Electoral papers—forfeiture 267
311 Electoral papers—unauthorised possession 267
313 Electoral papers—defacement etc 267
314 Electoral papers—signatures 268
315 Electoral papers—witnesses 268
315A Ballot papers—photographs 269
Division 17.7 Official functions
316 Improper influence—members of electoral commission etc 270
317 Unauthorised actions by officers 270
318 Identification of voters and votes 270
319 Responses to official questions 271
320 Control of behaviour at voting centres 272
Part 18 Enforcement proceedings
Division 18.1 Injunctions
321 Restraining conduct 274
322 Requiring things to be done 275
323 Commissioner not required to give undertakings as to damages 275
324 Powers of the court 276
Division 18.2 Prosecutions
325 Investigation of complaints 276
326 Commissioner may prosecute enrolment and voting offences 276
327 Service of certain process by mail 276
Part 19 Miscellaneous
328 Extension of time for acts by officers 277
329 Restrictions on sending completed ballot and voting papers by fax 277
330 Forms—provision and assistance 277
332 Correcting delays, errors and omissions 278
333 Voting statistics to be published 278
334 Collecting further statistical information 278
335 Storage and destruction of electoral papers 278
336 Administrative arrangements with Commonwealth and States 279
337 Evidentiary certificates 279
338 Acts and omissions of representatives 281
339 Assistance for Speaker 282
340 Head of service to provide assistance etc 282
340A Approved forms 282
340B Determination of fees 282
341 Regulation-making power 282
Schedule 1 Form of ballot paper 284
Schedule 2 Ballot papers—printing of names and collation 285
Schedule 3 Preliminary scrutiny of declaration voting papers 288
Schedule 4 Ascertaining result of poll 291
Part 4.1 Preliminary 291
1 Interpretation for sch 4 291
1A Meaning of count votes—sch 4 292
1B Meaning of quota—sch 4 292
1C Meaning of transfer value—sch 4 293
2 Disregarding preferences 294
Part 4.2 General 295
3 First preferences 295
4 Scrutiny to cease 295
5 Scrutiny to continue 296
6 Surplus votes 296
7 More than 1 surplus 297
8 Exclusion of candidates 298
9 Votes of excluded candidates 299
10 Setting aside ballot papers 300
Part 4.3 Casual vacancies 301
11 Application 301
12 Quota 301
13 Transfer value 301
14 Recount—first count 303
15 Recount—continuation 303
16 Successful candidate is dead 304
17 Multiple vacancies 304
Part 4.4 Deceased successful candidates 305
18 Application—pt 4.4 305
19 Ballot papers for deceased successful candidate 305
Schedule 5 Internally reviewable decisions 306
Dictionary308
Endnotes
1 About the endnotes 324
2 Abbreviation key 324
3 Legislation history 325
4 Amendment history 336
5 Earlier republications 403
6 Expired transitional or validating provisions 410
7 Renumbered provisions 410
Electoral Act 1992
An Act to provide for elections of members of the Legislative Assembly and related matters
Preamble
1On 15 February 1992 a referendum was held to enable the electors of the Territory to choose which of 2 voting systems is to be used at future elections for the Legislative Assembly.
2The electors chose the proportional representation (Hare-Clark) system as outlined in the Referendum Options Description Sheet set out in the Australian Capital Territory (Electoral) Act 1988 (Cwlth), schedule 3.
3The electoral system chosen by the electors includes the system of rotation of the positions of candidates’ names on ballot papers known as the Robson Rotation.
4The Legislative Assembly wishes to enact legislation to implement the electoral system chosen by the electors as soon as it is convenient to do so.
The Legislative Assembly for the Australian Capital Territory therefore enacts as follows:
Part 1Preliminary
Name of Act
This Act is the Electoral Act 1992.
Dictionary
The dictionary at the end of this Act is part of this Act.
Note 1The dictionary at the end of this Act defines certain words and expressions used in this Act, and includes references (signpost definitions) to other words and expressions defined elsewhere in this Act or in other legislation.
For example, the signpost definition ‘electoral matter—see section 4 (Meaning of electoral matter).’ means that the expression ‘electoral matter’ is defined in that section and the definition applies to the entire Act.
Note 2A definition in the dictionary (including a signpost definition) applies to the entire Act unless the definition, or another provision of the Act, provides otherwise or the contrary intention otherwise appears (see Legislation Act 2001, s 155 and s 156 (1)).
3AOffences against Act—application of Criminal Code etc
Other legislation applies in relation to offences against this Act.
Note 1Criminal Code
The Criminal Code, ch 2 applies to the following offences against this Act (see Code, pt 2.1):
· s 143 (Soliciting applications for postal declaration votes)
· s 222G (Ban on gifts from property developers etc—$250 or more)
· s 222I (Ban on acceptance of gifts from property developers etc—$250 or more)
· s 222O (Ban on gifts given by or on behalf of foreign entities—$250 or more)
· s 222Q (Ban on acceptance of gifts given by or on behalf of foreign entities—$250 or more)
· s 236 (Offences)
· s 292 (Dissemination of unauthorised electoral matter)
· s 296 (Advertorials)
· s 297A (Misleading electoral advertising)
· s 315A (Ballot papers—photographs)
The chapter sets out the general principles of criminal responsibility (including burdens of proof and general defences), and defines terms used for offences to which the Code applies (eg conduct, intention, recklessness and strict liability).
Note 2Penalty units
The Legislation Act, s 133 deals with the meaning of offence penalties that are expressed in penalty units.
3BObjects of Act
The main objects of this Act include the following:
(a)to recognise, promote and protect the right and opportunity of every elector to—
(i)take part in the conduct of public affairs, directly or through freely chosen representatives; and
(ii)vote, and be elected, at periodic elections that guarantee the free expression of the will of the electors; and
(iii)have access, on general terms of equality, for appointment to public office;
(b)to promote public awareness of the electoral system and its role in supporting participation in the political process;
(c)to enhance equality of opportunity for participation in the political process;
(d)to establish, and promote compliance with, a fair and transparent electoral funding, expenditure and financial disclosure scheme;
(e)to help prevent corruption and undue influence in institutions of government and public administration in the Territory;
(f)to provide for the effective administration of public funding of elections, recognising the importance of the appropriate use of public revenue for that purpose;
(g)to establish an independent electoral commission, made up of independent officers of the Legislative Assembly, with functions that include—
(i)promoting the objects of this Act; and
(ii)administering this Act; and
(iii)conducting elections.
Meaning of electoral matter
(1)In this Act, electoral matter is matter, in printed or electronic form, that is intended or likely to affect voting at an election.
(2)Without limiting subsection (1), matter is taken to be intended or likely to affect voting at an election if it contains an express or implicit reference to, or comment on—
(a)the election; or
(b)the performance of the Government or Opposition, or a previous Government or Opposition; or
(c)the performance of an MLA or former MLA; or
(d)the performance of a political party, candidate or group of candidates in the election; or
(e)an issue submitted to, or otherwise before, the electors in relation to the election.
(3)However, a publication of the Assembly (including a committee of the Assembly) is not electoral matter.
4AMeaning of available for public inspection
If a provision of this Act requires the commissioner to make a document, a copy of a document or a register available for public inspection, the commissioner must make the document, a copy or register available for inspection by members of the public at the commissioner’s office during ordinary business hours.
Part 2Australian Capital Territory Electoral Commission
Division 2.1 Establishment and independence of electoral commission
Establishment
The Australian Capital Territory Electoral Commission is established.
Constitution of commission
The electoral commission consists of—
(a)the chairperson; and
(b)the commissioner; and
(c)1 other member.
6AOfficer of the Legislative Assembly
(1)A member of the electoral commission is an independent officer of the Legislative Assembly.
(2)The functions, powers, rights, immunities and obligations of the member of the electoral commission are as stated in this Act and any other law in force in the ACT.
NoteA law in force in the ACT includes a territory law and a Commonwealth law.
(3)There are no implied functions, powers, rights, immunities or obligations arising from the member of the electoral commission being an independent officer of the Legislative Assembly.
(4)The powers of the Legislative Assembly to act in relation to the member of the electoral commission are as stated in this Act and any other law in force in the ACT.
(5)In subsection (4):
Legislative Assembly includes—
(a)the members of the Legislative Assembly; and
(b)the committees of the Legislative Assembly.
(6)There are no implied powers of the Legislative Assembly arising from the member of the electoral commission being an independent officer of the Legislative Assembly.
6BIndependence of member of the electoral commission
Subject to this Act and to other territory laws, a member of the electoral commission has complete discretion in the exercise of the member’s functions.
Division 2.2 Functions of electoral commission
Functions of electoral commission
(1)The electoral commission has the following functions:
(a)to advise the Assembly on matters relating to elections;
(b)to consider, and report to the Assembly on, matters relating to elections referred to it by the Assembly;
(c)to promote public awareness of matters relating to elections and the Assembly by conducting education and information programs and by any other means it chooses;
(d)to provide information and advice on matters relating to elections to—
(i)the Assembly; and
(ii)the Executive; and
(iii)the head of service; and
(iv)directors-general; and
(v)statutory office-holders; and
(vi)territory authorities; and
(vii)territory instrumentalities; and
(viii)political parties; and
(ix)MLAs; and
(x)candidates at elections;
(e)to conduct and promote research into matters relating to elections or other matters relating to its functions;
(f)to publish material on matters relating to its functions;
(g)to provide, on payment of the determined fee (if any), goods and services to persons or organisations, to the extent that it is able to do so by using information or material in its possession or expertise acquired in the exercise of its functions;
(h)to conduct ballots for prescribed persons and organisations;
(i)to exercise any other function given to it under this Act or another territory law.
NoteA provision of a law that gives an entity (including a person) a function also gives the entity powers necessary and convenient to exercise the function (see Legislation Act 2001, s 196 and dict, pt 1, def of entity).
(2)The commission may exercise any of its functions under subsection (1) (a) to (f) in conjunction with the Australian Electoral Commission.
(3)In this section:
election includes a referendum and any other ballot.
10ASpecial reports by electoral commission
(1)The electoral commission may give to the Speaker a report on anything relating to elections, referendums or other ballots.
(2)If the Speaker receives a report that is expressed to be given to the Speaker under subsection (1), the Speaker must present a copy of the report to the Legislative Assembly on the next sitting day after the day the Speaker receives it.
(3)The Minister must present a written response to the report to the Legislative Assembly within 3 months after the day the report was presented to the Legislative Assembly.
Division 2.3 Functions of electoral commissioner
Functions of commissioner etc
(1)The commissioner is the chief executive officer of the electoral commission.
(2)The commissioner has the functions given to the commissioner under this Act or another territory law.
NoteA provision of a law that gives an entity (including a person) a function also gives the entity powers necessary and convenient to exercise the function (see Legislation Act 2001, s 196 and dict, pt 1, def of entity).
(3)The commissioner may give written directions to officers and members of the staff of the electoral commission in relation to the exercise of their functions under this Act or another territory law.
Division 2.4 Appointment of members of electoral commission
Appointment
(1)The Speaker must, on behalf of the Territory, appoint the members of the electoral commission.
(2)The appointment must be made—
(a)in consultation with the Chief Minister; and
(b)in consultation with the Leader of the Opposition; and
(c)in consultation with the leader (however described) of a registered party (other than the party to which the Chief Minister or Leader of the Opposition belongs) if at least 2 members of the Legislative Assembly are members of the party; and
(d)in accordance with an open and accountable selection process.
(3)The Speaker must not appoint a person as a member of the electoral commission unless—
(a)the Speaker is satisfied that the person has extensive knowledge of, and experience in—
(i)for the commissioner—
(A)electoral systems or management; or
(B)public administration; or
(ii)for a member other than the commissioner—
(A)an area mentioned in subparagraph (i); or
(B)another area that is relevant to and consistent with the functions of a member of the electoral commission; and
(b)the relevant Assembly committee agrees to the person’s appointment.
(4)A member of the electoral commission is appointed on the terms (if any) in relation to matters not provided for by this part or a determination under the Remuneration Tribunal Act 1995 that are prescribed by the management standards under the Public Sector Management Act 1994.
(5)The appointment is a disallowable instrument.
12AActing appointment—commissioner
(1)Before the Speaker appoints a person to act as the commissioner, the Speaker must consult with the chair of the relevant Assembly committee about the proposed appointment.
(2)However, for a period of leave of absence approved by the Speaker under section 18E, the commissioner may appoint a person to act as commissioner after consulting with the Speaker.
12BEligibility for appointment as electoral commission member
The Speaker must not appoint a person as a member of the electoral commission if the person—
(a)is or has, in the 10 years immediately before the day of the proposed appointment, been a member of—
(i)the Legislative Assembly; or
(ii)the Parliament of the Commonwealth; or
(iii)the legislature of a State; or
(b)is or has, in the 5 years immediately before the day of the proposed appointment, been a member of—
(i)a registered party; or
(ii)a political party registered under a law of the Commonwealth or a State; or
(iii)a political party.
NoteState includes the Northern Territory (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).
12CEligibility for appointment as chairperson
(1)The Speaker may appoint a person as the chairperson of the electoral commission only if the person—
(a)is or has been a judge; or
(b)has been a justice of the High Court; or
(c)has been the head of service; or
(d)has been a director‑general of an administrative unit; or
(e)has been a chief executive officer (however described) of a territory instrumentality; or
(f)has been a statutory office-holder; or
(g)has been a Commonwealth agency head; or
(h)has been a member of—
(i)the electoral commission; or
(ii)an authority of the Commonwealth or a State that the Speaker is satisfied corresponds to the electoral commission; or
(i)is a person who—
(i)is a lawyer; and
(ii)has been a lawyer for at least 5 years; and
(iii)the Speaker is satisfied has held a senior position in the legal profession; or
(j)is a person who the Speaker is satisfied—
(i)has held, for at least 5 years, a senior position—
(A)as an academic; or
(B)in business; or
(C)in a profession; and
(ii)has the knowledge and experience to exercise the functions of chairperson.
(2)In this section:
Commonwealth agency head means an agency head under the Public Service Act 1999 (Cwlth), section 7 (Interpretation).
NoteThe Public Service Act 1999 (Cwlth), s 7, defines agency head as—
(a)the secretary of a department; or
(b)the head of an executive agency; or
(c)the head of a statutory agency.
judge means—
(a)a judge of the Supreme Court; or
(b)a judge of the Supreme Court of a State; or
(c)a judge of the Federal Court or Family Court.
(3)In this section, a reference to a person who was a director‑general of an administrative unit includes a reference to someone who was a chief executive of an administrative unit.
NoteState includes the Northern Territory (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).
Term of appointment
A member of the electoral commission must be appointed for not longer than 5 years.
Note A person may be reappointed to a position if the person is eligible to be appointed to the position (see Legislation Act, s 208 and dict, pt 1, def appoint).
Division 2.5 Other provisions applying to electoral commission members
Oath or affirmation of office
Before a person is appointed as a member of the electoral commission, the person must take an oath of office, or make an affirmation of office, before the Speaker.
NoteFor the form of the oath and affirmation of office, see the Oaths and Affirmations Act 1984, s 6 and sch 1.
Disclosure of interests—generally
A member of the electoral commission must give a written statement of the member’s personal and financial interests to the Speaker within 7 days after—
(a)the day the member is appointed; and
(b)the first day of each financial year; and
(c)the day there is a change in the interest.
Electoral commission member must not do inconsistent work etc
A member of the electoral commission must not—
(a)have paid employment that is inconsistent with the member’s functions; or
(b)engage in any unpaid activity that is inconsistent with the member’s functions.
Resignation
A member of the electoral commission may resign by giving a signed notice of resignation to the Speaker.
Retirement
(1)The Speaker may retire a member of the electoral commission on the ground of physical or mental incapacity if—
(a)the incapacity substantially affects the exercise of the member’s functions; and
(b)the member consents to the retirement.
(2)However, a member of the electoral commission must not be retired on the ground of invalidity unless—
(a)if the member of the electoral commission is an eligible employee for the Superannuation Act 1976 (Cwlth)—
(i)the member is under the member’s maximum retiring age within the meaning of that Act; and
(ii)a certificate has been given by the Commonwealth Superannuation Board of Trustees No 2 under that Act, section 54C for the member; or
(b)if the member of the electoral commission is a member of the superannuation scheme established under the Superannuation Act 1990 (Cwlth)—
(i)the member is under 60 years old; and
(ii)a certificate has been given by the Commonwealth Superannuation Board of Trustees No 1 under that Act, section 13 for the member; or
(c)if the member of the electoral commission is an ordinary employer-sponsored member of PSSAP within the meaning of the Superannuation Act 2005 (Cwlth)—
(i)the member is under 60 years old; and
(ii)a certificate has been given by the Commonwealth Superannuation Board of Trustees No 1 under that Act, section 43 for the member.
(3)In this section:
invalidity means—
(a)for an eligible employee for the Superannuation Act 1976 (Cwlth)—invalidity under that Act; or
(b)for a member of the superannuation scheme established under the Superannuation Act 1990 (Cwlth)—invalidity under that Act; or
(c)for an ordinary employer-sponsored member of PSSAP within the meaning of the Superannuation Act 2005 (Cwlth)—invalidity under that Act.
physical or mental incapacity includes invalidity.
18ASuspension—generally
(1)The Speaker may suspend a member of the electoral commission on the ground of—
(a)misbehaviour; or
(b)physical or mental incapacity, if the incapacity substantially affects the exercise of the member’s functions.
NotePower given by a law to make a decision includes power to reverse or change the decision. The power to reverse or change the decision is exercisable in the same way, and subject to the same conditions, as the power to make the decision (see Legislation Act, s 180).
(2)If the Speaker is considering suspending the member, the Speaker may ask 1 or more of the following for advice about the proposed suspension:
(a)the public sector standards commissioner;
(b)anyone else the Speaker considers appropriate.
(3)If the Speaker suspends the member, the Speaker must give the member written notice of the suspension and a copy of a statement of the reasons for the suspension.
NoteFor what must be included in a statement of reasons, see the Legislation Act, s 179.
(4)The suspension takes effect when the notice and statement are given to the member under subsection (3).
(5)The member may be suspended only under this section.
(6)The member is entitled to be paid salary and allowances while suspended.
18BSuspension—relevant Assembly committee notice and meetings
(1)If the Speaker suspends a member of the electoral commission, the Speaker must give written notice of the suspension and a copy of the statement of the reasons for the suspension to each member of the relevant Assembly committee not later than the next business day, or if the committee has not been established, the next business day after the day the committee is established.
(2)The relevant Assembly committee must meet in relation to the member’s suspension—
(a)not later than 3 business days after the day the committee is given written notice of the suspension (the notice day); and
(b)at subsequent intervals of not longer than 30 days while the member is suspended (a regular meeting).
(3)The relevant Assembly committee must give the member of the electoral commission written notice that a regular meeting will be held at least 3 business days before the day the meeting is to be held.
(4)The member of the electoral commission may make an oral or written submission (or both) to the committee about the member’s suspension.
(5)At each regular meeting, the relevant Assembly committee must review the member’s suspension and may at any time pass a resolution about the suspension, including a resolution—
(a)recommending to the Speaker that the Speaker end the suspension; or
(b)to make a statement to the Legislative Assembly recommending that the Speaker end the member’s appointment.
18CSuspension—ending suspension
(1)If the Speaker does not comply with section 18B (1), the suspension ends at the end of the notice day.
(2)If the relevant Assembly committee fails to hold a meeting as required under section 18B (2), the suspension ends on the day after the last day when the meeting could have been held.
(3)If the relevant Assembly committee makes a recommendation mentioned in section 18B (5) (a) and the Speaker does not end the suspension within 1 business day after the day the recommendation is made—
(a)the committee may at any time resolve to make a statement to the Legislative Assembly recommending that the suspension be ended; and
(b)if the committee makes a statement mentioned in paragraph (a) and—
(i)the Legislative Assembly resolves to end the suspension—the suspension ends on the passing of the resolution; or
(ii)the Legislative Assembly does not deal with the statement within 3 sitting days—the suspension ends at the end of the 3rd sitting day.
(4)If the relevant Assembly committee makes a statement mentioned in section 18B (5) (b)—
(a)the Legislative Assembly may resolve to require the Speaker to end the member’s appointment; but
(b)if the Legislative Assembly does not, within 3 sitting days, pass a resolution mentioned in paragraph (a)—the suspension ends at the end of the 3rd sitting day.
(5)If the Speaker ends the member’s suspension, the Speaker must give written notice of the ending of the suspension and a copy of a statement of the reasons for ending the suspension to the member and the relevant Assembly committee.
NoteFor what must be included in a statement of reasons, see the Legislation Act, s 179.
(6)In this section:
notice day—see section 18B (2) (a).
18DEnding of appointment
(1)The Speaker must end the appointment of a member of the electoral commission if—
(a)the Legislative Assembly—
(i)passes a resolution under section 18C (4) (a); or
(ii)otherwise resolves to require the Speaker to end the member’s appointment—
(A)for misbehaviour; or
(B)for physical or mental incapacity, if the incapacity substantially affects the exercise of the member’s functions; or
(b)the member becomes bankrupt or personally insolvent.
(2)For a resolution mentioned in subsection (1) (a) (ii)—
(a)at least 7 days before the day the motion to which the resolution relates is first debated in the Legislative Assembly—
(i)the Assembly must be given the notice of the motion and a statement of reasons for the motion; and
(ii)the Speaker must—
(A)give the member a copy of the notice and the statement of reasons; and
(B)tell the member that a written submission about the motion may be made to the Speaker not later than 3 days after the day the member is given the notice; and
(b)the Speaker must give any written submission to the Legislative Assembly before the day the motion is first debated in the Legislative Assembly.
(3)The Speaker may end a member’s appointment if—
(a)the member contravenes section 21 (Disclosure of interests—meetings) without reasonable excuse; or
(b)for the commissioner—the commissioner is absent from duty, except on leave granted by the Speaker, for 14 consecutive days or for 28 days in any 12 months; or
(c)for a member other than the commissioner—the member is absent, except on leave granted by the Speaker, from 3 consecutive meetings of the electoral commission.
(4)The member’s appointment may be ended by the Speaker only under this section or section 18 (Retirement).
18ELeave of absence
The Speaker may approve leave of absence for a member of the electoral commission on the terms the Speaker decides.
Division 2.6 Electoral commission meetings
Procedure
(1)The chairperson may call a meeting of the electoral commission.
(2)The chairperson shall call the meetings of the electoral commission necessary for the efficient conduct of its functions.
(3)At a meeting, 2 members constitute a quorum.
(4)The chairperson shall preside at all meetings at which the chairperson is present.
(5)If the chairperson is not present at a meeting, the commissioner shall preside.
(6)Questions arising at a meeting shall be determined by a majority of the votes of the members present and voting.
(7)The member presiding at a meeting has a deliberative vote, and in the event of an equality of votes, has a casting vote.
(8)If—
(a)only 2 members are present at a meeting; and
(b)those members differ in opinion on a matter, other than a matter because of which the third member is absent because of section 21;
the determination of the matter shall be postponed until the next meeting.
(9)The electoral commission may regulate the conduct of proceedings at its meetings as it considers appropriate.
(10) The electoral commission may inform itself on any matter in the way it considers appropriate.
Disclosure of interests—meetings
(1)A member who has a direct or indirect pecuniary interest in a matter being considered or about to be considered by the electoral commission shall, as soon as possible after the relevant facts have come to the member’s knowledge, disclose the nature of the interest at a meeting of the electoral commission.
(2)The disclosure shall be recorded in the minutes of the meeting and, unless the electoral commission determines otherwise, the member shall not—
(a)be present during any deliberation of the electoral commission in relation to the matter; or
(b)take part in any decision of the electoral commission in relation to the matter.
(3)The member shall not—
(a)be present during any deliberation of the electoral commission for the purpose of considering whether to make a determination under subsection (2) in relation to that member; or
(b)take part in the making by the electoral commission of such a determination.
(4)A member is not to be taken to have an interest in a matter only because the member is entitled to vote in a general election of members of the Legislative Assembly.
Division 2.7 Staff of electoral commissioner etc
Commissioner’s staff
(1)The commissioner may employ staff on behalf of the Territory.
(2)The commissioner’s staff (other than staff mentioned in section 32 (1) (a)) must be employed under the Public Sector Management Act 1994.
NoteThe Public Sector Management Act 1994, div 8.2 applies to the commissioner in relation to the employment of staff (see Public Sector Management Act 1994, s 152).
Temporary staff and consultants
(1)The commissioner may, on behalf of the Territory—
(a)employ temporary staff; or
(b)engage consultants;
for this Act.
(2)Temporary staff shall be employed on terms and conditions determined from time to time by the electoral commission.
(3)Consultants shall be engaged on terms and conditions determined from time to time by the electoral commission.
(4)Nothing in this section in relation to the engagement of consultants is to be taken to give the commissioner or the commission a power to enter into a contract of employment.
Officers
(1)The commissioner may appoint an adult to be an officer for this Act, or any other Act under which the commissioner exercises a function.
Note 1For the making of appointments (including acting appointments), see Legislation Act 2001, pt 19.3.
Note 2In particular, a person may be appointed for a particular provision of a law (see Legislation Act 2001, s 7 (3)) and an appointment may be made by naming a person or nominating the occupant of a position (see s 207).
(2)The officers so appointed include, but are not limited to, the following officers:
(a)the officer in charge of a polling place;
(b)the officer in charge of a scrutiny centre;
(c)an officer for the purposes of a poll or the scrutiny at an election.
(3)A candidate is not entitled to be appointed as an officer, and an officer vacates office if they become a candidate.
(4)The commissioner has all the powers of an officer and, in the exercise of such a power, is subject to the same obligations as an officer and, for this Act, shall be taken to be an officer.
(5)Subject to the directions of the OIC, an officer at a polling place or scrutiny centre may exercise any of the powers of the OIC and in so doing shall, for this Act, be taken to be the OIC.
33AStaff not subject to direction from others
(1)The commissioner’s staff are not subject to direction from anyone other than the following people in relation to the exercise of the commissioner’s functions:
(a)the commissioner;
(b)another member of the commissioner’s staff authorised by the commissioner to give directions.
(2)In this section:
staff means—
(a)staff mentioned in section 31 (1) and section 32 (1) (a); and
(b)a consultant mentioned in section 32 (1) (b); and
(c)an officer mentioned in section 33.
33BDelegation by electoral commission
(1)The electoral commission may delegate the commission’s functions under this Act or another territory law to—
(a)the commissioner; or
(b)an officer or a member of the commissioner’s staff.
(2)However, the electoral commission must not delegate its functions under part 4 (Electorates) or part 15 (Review of decisions).
NoteFor the making of delegations and the exercise of delegated functions, see Legislation Act 2001, pt 19.4.
33CDelegation by commissioner
(1)The commissioner may delegate the commissioner’s functions under this Act or another territory law to an officer or a member of the commissioner’s staff.
NoteFor the making of delegations and the exercise of delegated functions, see Legislation Act 2001, pt 19.4.
(2)However, the commissioner must not delegate the commissioner’s functions under part 4 (Electorates).
Part 4Electorates
Multimember electorates
(1)The ACT must be divided into 5 electorates.
(2)Five members of the Legislative Assembly must be elected from each electorate.
Redistribution of electorates
(1)Subject to this part, the augmented commission shall redistribute electorates by determining—
(a)the name and boundaries of each electorate; and
(b)the number of members of the Legislative Assembly to be elected from each electorate.
(2)A determination may be made only after any investigation under section 52 (Objections to augmented electoral commission’s proposal) is finished.
(3)A determination is a notifiable instrument.
Factors relevant to redistribution
In making a redistribution of electorates, the augmented commission shall—
(a)ensure that the number of electors in an electorate immediately after the redistribution is within the range permitted by the Australian Capital Territory (Self‑Government) Act 1988 (Cwlth), section 67D (2); and
(b)endeavour to ensure, as far as practicable, that the number of electors in an electorate at the time of the next general election of members of the Legislative Assembly will not be greater than 105%, or less than 95%, of the expected quota for the electorate at that time ascertained in accordance with the formula set out in the Australian Capital Territory (Self-Government) Act 1988 (Cwlth), section 67D (1); and
(c)duly consider—
(i)the community of interests within each proposed electorate, including economic, social and regional interests; and
(ii)the means of communication and travel within each proposed electorate; and
(iii)the physical features and area of each proposed electorate; and
(iv)the boundaries of existing electorates; and
(v)the boundaries of divisions and sections fixed under the Districts Act 2002.
Timing of redistributions
(1)After each ordinary election, a redistribution process shall, subject to section 38—
(a)begin as soon as practicable after the beginning of the period of 2 years ending on the end of the 3rd Saturday in October in the year when the next ordinary election is due to be held; and
(b)be completed as soon as practicable.
(2)For subsection (1), a redistribution process—
(a)begins when a redistribution committee is formed for the purposes of a redistribution; and
(b)ends when the redistribution of electorates is determined under section 35.
Suspension of redistribution process—extraordinary elections
(1)In this section:
redistribution process—see section 37.
(2)If the election period for an extraordinary election begins during a redistribution process, no further action shall be taken under this Act in relation to the redistribution until after the election period.
(3)If, in relation to a proposed redistribution, a notice under this part invited a response (however described) to be made within a particular period and that period had not ended when the election period for an extraordinary election begins—
(a)a further such notice shall be given as soon as practicable after the election period; and
(b)this Act applies in relation to any response made in accordance with the firstmentioned notice as if it had been made in accordance with the further notice.
Redistribution committees
(1)The electoral commission must establish redistribution committees for this part.
(2)The establishment of a redistribution committee is a notifiable instrument.
(3)A redistribution committee shall consist of—
(a)the commissioner; and
(b)the territory planning authority; and
(c)the surveyor-general; and
(d)a person appointed by the electoral commission whose qualifications or experience would, in the opinion of the electoral commission, enable the person to assist the committee, particularly in relation to the factors set out in section 36.
NoteFor the making of appointments, see Legislation Act 2001, pt 19.3.
(4)The member mentioned in subsection (3) (d) holds the position on the conditions that are decided by the electoral commission and stated in the member’s appointment.
(5)The surveyor-general is not subject to direction from anyone (other than the electoral commissioner, for the efficient functioning of the redistribution committee) in the exercise of the surveyor-general’s functions as a member of the committee.
Meetings of redistribution committee
(1)The commissioner may call a meeting of a redistribution committee.
(2)The commissioner shall preside at all meetings at which the commissioner is present.
(3)If the commissioner is absent from a meeting, the members present shall elect 1 of their number to preside.
(4)At a meeting, 3 members constitute a quorum.
(5)Questions shall be determined by a majority of the votes of the members present and voting.
(6)The member presiding at a meeting has a deliberative vote and, in the event of an equality of votes, has a casting vote.
(7)A redistribution committee may regulate the conduct of proceedings at its meetings as it considers appropriate.
(8)A redistribution committee may inform itself in the way it considers appropriate, including the opening of its meetings to members of the public.
(9)The electoral commission shall, on request by a redistribution committee, give the committee the information and assistance it requires for this part.
Suggestions and comments about redistribution
(1)A redistribution committee must prepare a written notice stating—
(a)that written suggestions about the redistribution of electorates may be given to it within 28 days after the day the notice is notified under the Legislation Act 2001; and
(b)that written comments about the suggestions may be given to it within 14 days after the last day suggestions may be given to it; and
(c)each place where suggestions may be inspected by members of the public.
(2)The notice is a notifiable instrument.
(3)The redistribution committee must give additional public notice of the notice mentioned in subsection (1).
NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (3) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.
(4)The redistribution committee must ensure that copies of any suggestions given to it in accordance with the notice are available for inspection by members of the public in accordance with the notice.
Outline of proposal
Before making a proposed redistribution of electorates, a redistribution committee may cause an outline of its proposal to be made available to members of the public.
Proposed redistribution
(1)A redistribution committee must make a proposed redistribution of electorates after considering the suggestions and comments (if any) given to it in accordance with the notice under section 41 (Suggestions and comments about redistribution).
(2)Section 36 applies in relation to the making of the proposed redistribution as if it were a redistribution by the augmented commission.
(3)The committee shall state the reasons for its proposal in writing.
(4)A member of the committee who disagrees with its proposal may state the reasons for the disagreement in writing.
Notification and publication of proposal
(1)A redistribution committee must—
(a)exhibit a map or maps showing the name and boundaries of each proposed electorate at the electoral commission’s office; and
(b)make a copy of the following available for public inspection:
(i)the suggestions and comments given to the committee in accordance with the notice under section 41 (Suggestions and comments about redistribution); and
(ii)a description (whether by reference to a map or plan or otherwise) of the boundaries of each proposed electorate; and
(iii)a statement of the number of members of the Legislative Assembly that it proposes should be elected from each proposed electorate; and
(iv)its statement of reasons for the proposed redistribution; and
(v)if a member of the committee has provided a written statement or reasons for any disagreement with the proposal—that statement; and
(c)prepare a written notice—
(i)telling the public about the exhibition mentioned in paragraph (a) and the availability for public inspection at the electoral commission’s office of the copies of the documents mentioned in paragraph (b); and
(ii)stating that written objections against the proposal may be given to the electoral commission within 28 days after the day the notice is notified under the Legislation Act 2001.
(2)The notice is a notifiable instrument.
(3)The redistribution committee must give additional public notice of—
(a)the maps mentioned in subsection (1) (a); and
(b)the notice mentioned in subsection (1) (c).
NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (3) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.
Dissolution of redistribution committee
A redistribution committee is dissolved immediately after the notice and maps mentioned in section 44 (1) (Notification and publication of proposal) have been notified and published under section 44 in relation to the committee’s proposal.
Objections
(1)An objection against a proposal by a redistribution committee must be—
(a)in writing; and
(b)given to the electoral commission within 28 days after the day the notice mentioned in section 44 (1) (Notification and publication of proposal) is notified under the Legislation Act 2001 in relation to the committee’s proposal.
(2)The commissioner must make a copy of each objection made under this section available for public inspection.
Augmented electoral commission
(1)For the purposes of each redistribution, an augmented electoral commission is established.
(2)An augmented commission shall consist of—
(a)the members of the electoral commission; and
(b)the members (other than the commissioner) of the redistribution committee formed for the purposes of the redistribution.
(3)The surveyor-general is not subject to direction from anyone (other than the electoral commissioner, for the efficient functioning of the augmented commission) in the exercise of the surveyor-general’s functions as a member of the augmented commission.
Meetings of augmented electoral commission
(1)The chairperson of the electoral commission may call a meeting of an augmented commission.
(2)The chairperson of the electoral commission shall preside at all meetings of an augmented commission at which the chairperson is present.
(3)If the chairperson of the electoral commission is absent from a meeting of an augmented commission—
(a)the commissioner shall preside; or
(b)if the commissioner is absent from the meeting—the members present shall appoint 1 of their number to preside.
(4)At a meeting, 4 members constitute a quorum.
(5)Subject to subsection (6), questions shall be determined by a majority of the votes of the members present and voting.
(6)An augmented commission shall not redistribute electorates under section 35 unless not less than 4 members of the augmented commission, of whom not less than 2 are members of the electoral commission, vote in favour of the redistribution.
(7)Subject to subsection (8), the member presiding at a meeting has a deliberative vote and, in the event of an equality of votes, has a casting vote.
(8)The casting vote of the member presiding at a meeting shall not be used to vote in favour of the making of a redistribution under section 35.
(9)An augmented commission may regulate the conduct of proceedings at its meetings as it considers appropriate.
(10) Subject to section 49, an augmented commission may inform itself in any way it considers appropriate.
(11) The electoral commission shall, on request by an augmented commission, give the augmented commission the information and assistance it requires for this part.
Investigation of objections
(1)The augmented commission shall investigate each objection made in accordance with section 46.
(2)For the purpose of investigating an objection, the augmented commission shall hold a public hearing, unless it is of the opinion that—
(a)the matters raised in the objection (or substantially the same matters) were raised in suggestions or comments given to the redistribution committee in accordance with the notice under section 41 (1) (Suggestions and comments about redistribution); or
(b)the objection is frivolous or vexatious.
(3)The augmented commission may hold 1 public hearing in relation to several objections.
(4)At a public hearing, submissions to the augmented commission may only be made—
(a)by or on behalf of a person who made—
(i)an objection in accordance with section 46; or
(ii)a suggestion or comment about the proposed redistribution given to the redistribution committee in accordance with the notice under section 41 (1); or
(b)by a person making a submission in relation to an objection.
(5)The augmented commission shall consider all such submissions.
(6)At a public hearing, the augmented commission is not bound by the rules of evidence and, subject to this section, may regulate the conduct of proceedings as it considers appropriate.
(7)Without limiting subsection (6), the following matters are within the discretion of the augmented commission:
(a)the manner in which, and the time within which, submissions may be made;
(b)the extent to which the augmented commission may be addressed, and the persons by whom it may be addressed.
Redistribution—proposal by augmented electoral commission
The augmented commission shall make a proposed redistribution of electorates after completing any investigation required by section 49.
Publication of augmented electoral commission’s proposal
(1)After making a proposed redistribution of electorates, the augmented commission shall cause a public announcement to be made concerning the proposal.
(2)The public announcement shall include a statement—
(a)setting out the substance of the augmented commission’s findings or conclusions about the redistribution committee’s proposal and any objection to it; and
(b)setting out particulars of the augmented commission’s proposal; and
(c)whether, in the augmented commission’s opinion, its proposal is significantly different from the redistribution committee’s proposal and, if so, a further statement to the effect that written objections against the proposal may be given to the electoral commission in accordance with the notice prepared under subsection (3).
(3)If the augmented commission is of the opinion that its proposal is significantly different from the redistribution committee’s proposal, the augmented commission must prepare a written notice stating that written objections against the proposal may be given to the electoral commission within 28 days after the day the notice is notified under the Legislation Act 2001.
(4)The notice is a notifiable instrument.
Objections to augmented electoral commission’s proposal
(1)An objection against a redistribution proposed by the augmented commission must be—
(a)in writing; and
(b)given to the electoral commission within 28 days after the day the notice under section 51 (3) (Publication of augmented electoral commission’s proposal) is notified under the Legislation Act 2001.
NoteFor how documents may be given, see Legislation Act 2001, pt 19.5.
(2)If an objection is given to the electoral commission in accordance with subsection (1)—
(a)the augmented commission must investigate the objection; and
(b)section 49 (Investigation of objections) applies as if the investigation were an objection under that section.
(3)The commissioner must make a copy of each objection made under this section available for public inspection.
Report by augmented electoral commission and public announcement
(1)After redistributing electorates under section 35, the augmented commission shall cause—
(a)a report about the redistribution to be submitted to the Speaker; and
(b)copies of the report to be made available for perusal by members of the public at the office of the electoral commission; and
(c)a public announcement to be made to the effect that the redistribution has been made and that copies of the report are available for perusal by members of the public at the office of the electoral commission.
(2)The report shall contain particulars of—
(a)any suggestions or comments lodged with the redistribution committee; and
(b)the redistribution proposed by the redistribution committee and its reasons for the proposal; and
(c)if a member of the redistribution committee has provided a written statement of reasons for any disagreement with the committee’s proposal—that statement; and
(d)any objections lodged with the electoral commission against the redistribution committee’s proposal; and
(e)the result of the investigation of any objections against the redistribution committee’s proposal (including particulars of the proceedings at any public hearings in the course of an investigation); and
(f)the redistribution proposed by the augmented commission and its reasons for the proposal; and
(g)any objections lodged with the electoral commission against the augmented commission’s proposal; and
(h)the result of the investigation of any objections against the augmented commission’s proposal (including particulars of the proceedings at any public hearings in the course of an investigation); and
(i)the redistribution made by the augmented commission and its reasons for the redistribution; and
(j)if a member of the augmented commission has provided a written statement of reasons for any disagreement with the augmented commission’s proposal—that statement.
Report to Legislative Assembly
The Speaker shall present a copy of the augmented commission’s report to the Legislative Assembly on the first sitting day after the day when the Speaker receives the report from the augmented commission.
Decisions are final
(1)A decision of an augmented commission or a redistribution committee made, or purporting to be made, under this part—
(a)is final; and
(b)shall not be challenged, appealed against, reviewed, quashed, set aside or called into question in any court or tribunal on any ground; and
(c)is not subject to any proceeding for a prerogative order, injunction, declaration or other order in any court on any ground.
(2)In this section:
decision includes a failure to make a decision.
Validity not affected
A failure to comply with the provisions of this part (except section 34, 35 or 36) is not to be taken to affect the validity of a decision of an augmented commission or a redistribution committee.
Part 5Electoral rolls
Rolls of ACT electors and electorates
(1)The commissioner shall keep a roll of the electors of the ACT consisting of separate rolls of the electors of each electorate.
(2)A roll may be kept electronically.
Contents of roll
(1)A roll shall contain the following particulars in relation to each elector:
(a)surname or family name;
(b)each given name;
(c)address;
(d)sex;
(e)date of birth.
(2)A roll may contain the following particulars in relation to each elector:
(a)occupation;
(b)any former surname;
(c)any previous address;
(d)postal address, if not the same as the address of the principal place of residence;
(e)the further particulars (if any) prescribed under the regulations.
Amendment history
Preamble
preambleam A1994‑14
Long title
long titlesub A1994‑14
Name of Act
s 1sub A2001‑36 amdt 1.1
Commencement
s 2am A1994‑14
om A2001‑44 amdt 1.1285
Dictionary
s 3def abbreviation ins A1994‑14 s 6
om A2001‑36 amdt 1.2
def candidate ins A1994‑14 s 6
om A2001‑36 amdt 1.2
def declaration vote om A2001‑36 amdt 1.2
def Electoral Commissioner om A1994‑14 s 6
def electoral paper ins A1994‑14 s 6
om A2001‑36 amdt 1.2
def officer ins A1994‑14 s 6
om A2001‑36 amdt 1.2
def polling place ins A1994‑14 s 6
om A2001‑36 amdt 1.2
def registered officer ins A1994‑14 s 6
om A2001‑36 amdt 1.2
def register of political parties ins A1994‑14 s 6
om A2001‑36 amdt 1.2
def registered party ins A1994‑14 s 6
om A2001‑36 amdt 1.2
def Self-Government Act ins A1994‑14 s 6
om A2001‑36 amdt 1.2
def Speaker ins A1994‑14 s 6
om A2001‑36 amdt 1.2
defs reloc to dict A2001‑36 amdt 1.3
sub A2001‑36 amdt 1.4
Offences against Act—application of Criminal Code etc
s 3Ains A2004‑26 s 4
am A2008‑13 s 4; A2012‑28 s 4; A2015‑5 s 4; A2020‑51 s 4; A2023‑43 s 4
Objects of Act
s 3Bins A2020‑51 s 5
Meaning of electoral matter
s 4om A1993‑44 sch 2
ins A1994‑14
sub A2001‑36 s 5
am A2004‑26 amdt 1.60; A2008‑13 s 5
Meaning of available for public inspection
s 4Ains A2001‑36 s 5
Establishment and independence of electoral commission
div 2.1 hdgsub A2001‑36 amdt 1.5; A2013-41 s 17
Constitution of commission
s 6am A1994‑14
sub A2002‑30 amdt 3.243
Officer of the Legislative Assembly
s 6Ains A2013-41 s 18
am A2017‑41 ss 11-13
Independence of member of the electoral commission
s 6Bins A2013-41 s 18
Functions of electoral commission
div 2.2 hdgsub A2001‑36 amdt 1.6
om A2013-41 s 24
ins A2013-41 s 18
Functions of electoral commission
s 7sub A1994‑14
am A1997‑91
am LA (see A2001‑36 amdt 1.99); A2002‑30 amdts 3.244 3.246; A2013-41 s 19; A2016‑52 amdt 1.69; A2023‑43 amdt 2.1
Determination of fees
s 7Arenum as s 8
Determination of fees
s 8(prev s 7A) renum as s 8 and then renum and reloc as s 340B
Powers
s 9(prev s 8) renum as s 9 A1994‑14
om A2002‑30 amdt 3.247
Electoral commission’s annual report
s 10(prev s 9) am A1994‑14
renum as s10 A1994‑14
om A1995‑25
ins A1997‑91
sub A2004‑9 amdt 1.15
om A2016‑52 amdt 1.70
Special reports by electoral commission
s 10Ains A1997‑91
sub A2002‑30 amdt 3.248
am A2013-41 ss 21-23
Functions of electoral commissioner
div 2.3 hdg(prev pt 2 div 3 hdg) renum LA (see A2000‑76 s 24)
om A2013-41 s 28
ins A2013-41 s 24
Functions of commissioner etc
s 11 hdgsub A2001‑36 amdt 1.7
s 11orig s 11
(prev s 10) renum as s 11 A1994‑14
om A1995‑25 sch
prev s 11
ins A1997‑91
om A2013-41 s 24
def member sub A2002‑30 amdt 3.249
om A2013-41 s 24
pres s 11
(prev s 21) sub A1994‑14
renum as s11 A1994‑14
(prev s 23) sub A2002‑30 amdt 3.261
renum and reloc as s 11 A2013-41 s 32
am A2023‑43 amdt 2.1
Appointment of members of electoral commission
div 2.4 hdgins A2013-41 s 24
Appointment
s 12(prev s 11) am A1994‑14
renum as s 12 A1994‑14
am A1994‑38 sch 1 pt 32; A2001‑44 amdt 1.1287; A2002‑30 amdts 3.250-3.252
sub A2006‑36 s 4; A2013-41 s 24
am A2016‑52 amdt 1.71; A2017‑41 s 14, s 15; pars renum R56 LA; A2025‑29 amdt 4.64
Acting appointment—commissioner
s 12AArenum as s 12A
Acting appointment—commissioner
s 12Aorig s 12A
renum as s 12B
pres s 12A
(prev s 12AA) ins A2013-41 s 24
renum as s 12A A2013-41 s 27
Eligibility for appointment as electoral commission member
s 12B hdg(prev s 12A hdg) sub A2013-41 s 25
s 12Borig s 12B
renum as s 12C
pres s 12B
(prev s 12A) ins A2006‑36 s 4
am A2013-41 s 25
renum as s 12B A2013-41 s 27
am A2023‑43 amdts 2.2-2.4
Eligibility for appointment as chairperson
s 12C(prev s 12B) ins A2006‑36 s 4
am A2011‑22 amdt 1.186, amdt 1.187; A2011‑28 amdt 3.60; A2013-41 s 26
renum as s 12C A2013-41 s 27
am A2016‑52 amdt 1.72; pars renum R53 LA; A2023‑43 amdts 2.5-2.7
Term of appointment
s 13(prev s 12) am A1994‑14
renum as s 13 A1994‑14
sub A2002‑30 amdt 3.253; A2013-41 s 28
Other provisions applying to electoral commission members
div 2.5 hdgins A2013-41 s 28
Oath or affirmation of office
s 14(prev s 13) renum as s 14 A1994‑14
om A1997‑41
ins A2002‑30 amdt 3.253
sub A2013-41 s 28
Disclosure of interests—generally
s 15(prev s 14) renum as s 15 A1994‑14
sub A2013-41 s 28
Electoral commission member must not do inconsistent work etc
s 16(prev s 15) renum as s 16 A1994‑14
om A2002‑30 amdt 3.254
ins A2013-41 s 28
Resignation
s 17 hdgsub A2002‑30 amdt 3.255
s 17(prev s 16) renum as s 17 A1994‑14
am A2002‑30 amdt 3.256, amdt 3.257
sub A2013-41 s 28
Retirement
s 18(prev s 17) renum as s 18 A1994‑14
om A2002‑30 amdt 3.258
ins A2013-41 s 28
Suspension—generally
s 18Ains A2013-41 s 28
am A2015‑50 amdt 3.97; A2016‑52 amdt 1.73
Suspension—relevant Assembly committee notice and meetings
s 18Bins A2013-41 s 28
Suspension—ending suspension
s 18Cins A2013-41 s 28
am A2015‑50 amdt 3.97
Ending of appointment
s 18Dins A2013-41 s 28
Leave of absence
s 18Eins A2013-41 s 28
Electoral commission meetings
div 2.6 hdgins A2013-41 s 28
Procedure
s 19(prev s 18) renum as s 19 A1994‑14
am A2023‑43 amdt 2.8
Delegation by electoral commission
s 20(prev s 18A) renum as s 20 and then renum and reloc as s 33B A2013-41 s 29
Disclosure of interests—meetings
s 21 hdgsub A2013-41 s 30
s 21(prev s 19) renum as s 21 A1994‑14
Appointment
s 22(prev s 20) am A1994‑14
renum as s 22 A1994‑14
am A2001‑44 amdt 1.1288, amdt 1.1289; A2002‑30 amdt 3.260
om A2013-41 s 31
Functions of commissioner etc
s 23(prev s 21) renum as s 23 and then renum and reloc as s 11 A2013-41 s 32
Delegation by commissioner
s 24(prev s 21A) renum as s 24 and then renum and reloc as s 33C A2013-41 s 33
Term of appointment of commissioner
s 25(prev s 22) am A1994‑14
renum as s 25 A1994‑14
sub A2002‑30 amdt 3.263
om A2013-41 s 34
Conditions of appointment of commissioner generally
s 26(prev s 23) am A1994‑14
renum as s 26 A1994‑14
om A1995‑56
ins A2002‑30 amdt 3.263
om A2013-41 s 34
Leave of absence
s 27(prev s 24) am A1994‑14
renum as s 27 A1994‑14
om A2013-41 s 34
Resignation
s 28(prev s 25) am A1994‑14
renum as s 28 A1994‑14
om A2002‑30 amdt 3.264
Suspension or ending of appointment of commissioner
s 29 hdgsub A2002‑30 amdt 3.265
s 29(prev s 26) am A1994‑14
renum as s 29 A1994‑14
am A2002‑30 amdt 3.266, amdt 3.267
om A2013-41 s 34
Acting commissioner
s 30(prev s 27) am A1994‑14
renum as s 30 A1994‑14
om A2002‑30 amdt 3.268
Staff of electoral commissioner etc
div 2.7 hdgins A2013-41 s 35
Commissioner’s staff
s 31(prev s 27A) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 31 A1994‑14
sub A1994‑38 sch 1 pt 32; A2013-41 s 35; A2016‑52 amdt 1.74
Temporary staff and consultants
s 32(prev s 27B) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 32 A1994‑14
am A1994‑38 sch 1 pt 32; A2013-41 s 36
Officers
s 33(prev s 27C) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 33 A1994‑14
am A2001‑36 amdt 1.8; A2002‑30 amdt 3.269; A2004‑39 amdt 1.14; A2023‑43 amdt 2.9
Staff not subject to direction from others
s 33Ains A2013-41 s 37
Delegation by electoral commission
s 33B(prev s 18A) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 20 A1994‑14
(prev s 20) sub A2002‑30 amdt 3.259
reloc and renum as s 33B A2013-41 s 29
am A2016‑52 amdt 1.75; A2023‑43 amdt 2.10
Delegation by commissioner
s 33C(prev s 21A) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 24 A1994‑14
(prev s 24) sub A2001‑30 amdt 3.262
renum and reloc as s 33C A2013-41 s 33
am A2016‑52 amdt 1.76; A2023‑43 amdt 2.10
Electoral commissioner and staff of electoral commission
pt 3 hdgsub A1994‑14
om A2013-41 s 31
Electoral commissioner
div 3.1 hdg(prev pt 3 div 1 hdg) ins A1994‑14
renum LA (see A2000‑76 s 24)
om A2013-41 s 31
Staff of electoral commission
div 3.2 hdg(prev pt 3 div 2 hdg) ins A1994‑14
renum LA (see A2000‑76 s 24)
om A2013-41 s 35
Multimember electorates
s 34(prev s 28) renum as s 34 A1994‑14
sub A2014‑29 s 4
(3), (4) exp 31 December 2016 (s 34 (4))
Redistribution of electorates
s 35(prev s 29) renum as s 35 A1994‑14
am A2001‑44 amdt 1.1290; A2011‑28 amdt 3.61; A2025‑29 amdt 4.64
Factors relevant to redistribution
s 36(prev s 30) renum as s 36 A1994‑14
am A2002‑39 amdt 1.3
Timing of redistributions
s 37(prev s 31) am A1994‑14
renum as s 37 A1994‑14
am A1998‑61; A2002‑30 amdts 3.270-3.272
Timing of redistribution after 2001 ordinary election
s 37Ains A2002‑32 s 4
exp 16 October 2004 (s 37A (3))
Suspension of redistribution process—extraordinary elections
s 38(prev s 31A) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 38 A1994‑14
am A2002‑30 amdt 3.273
Redistribution committees
s 39(prev s 32) am A1994‑14
renum as s 39 A1994‑14
am A1996‑85; A2000‑3 sch 1; A2001‑44 amdt 1.1291; A2002‑30 amdt 3.274; A2002‑56 amdt 3.29; A2007‑33 amdt 1.5, amdt 1.6; A2010‑6 amdt 1.5, amdt 1.6; A2011‑28 amdt 3.77; A2013-41 s 38; A2023-36 amdt 1.113; A2025‑29 amdt 4.64
Meetings of redistribution committee
s 40(prev s 33) am A1994‑14
renum as s 40 A1994‑14
am A2023‑43 amdt 2.11
Suggestions and comments about redistribution
s 41(prev s 34) renum as s 41 A1994‑14
am A2001‑36 amdt 1.9
sub A2001‑44 amdt 1.1292
am A2015‑33 amdt 1.56; A2025‑29 amdt 4.64
Outline of proposal
s 42(prev s 35) renum as s 42 A1994‑14
Proposed redistribution
s 43(prev s 36) renum as s 43 A1994‑14
am A2001‑44 amdt 1.1293
Notification and publication of proposal
s 44(prev s 37) renum as s 44 A1994‑14
am A2001‑36 amdt 1.10
sub A2001‑44 amdt 1.1294
am A2015‑33 amdt 1.57; A2025‑29 amdt 4.64
Dissolution of redistribution committee
s 45(prev s 38) renum as s 45 A1994‑14
sub A2001‑44 amdt 1.1295
Objections
s 46(prev s 39) renum as s 46 A1994‑14
am A2001‑36 s 6 and amdt 1.11; A2001‑44 amdt 1.1296
Augmented electoral commission
s 47(prev s 40) am A1994‑14
renum as s 47 A1994‑14
am A2002‑30 amdt 3.275; A2007‑33 amdt 1.7; A2010‑6 amdt 1.7, amdt 1.8
Meetings of augmented electoral commission
s 48orig s 48
om A1994‑14
pres s 48
(prev s 41) am A1994‑14
renum as s 48 A1994‑14
am A2023‑43 amdt 2.12
Investigation of objections
s 49(prev s 42) renum as s 49 A1994‑14
am A1997‑91; A2001‑44 amdt 1.1297, amdt 1.1298; A2008‑13 s 6
Redistribution—proposal by augmented electoral commission
s 50(prev s 43) renum as s 50 A1994‑14
Publication of augmented electoral commission’s proposal
s 51(prev s 44) renum as s 51 A1994‑14
am A2001‑44 amdt 1.1299, amdt 1.1300; A2025‑29 amdt 4.64
Objections to augmented electoral commission’s proposal
s 52(prev s 45) am A1994‑14
renum as s 52 A1994‑14
am A2001‑36 s 7; A2001‑44 amdt 1.1301; A2002‑30 amdt 3.352
Report by augmented electoral commission and public announcement
s 53(prev s 46) am A1994‑14
renum as s 53 A1994‑14
am A2013-41 s 39
Report to Legislative Assembly
s 54(prev s 47) am A1994‑14
renum as s 54 A1994‑14
am A2013-41 s 39
Decisions are final
s 55(prev s 49) am A1994‑14
renum as s 55 A1994‑14
am A2002‑30 amdt 3.276; A2006‑40 amdt 2.105; A2015‑50 amdt 3.98
Validity not affected
s 56(prev s 50) am A1994‑14
renum as s 56 A1994‑14
Electoral rolls
pt 5 hdgsub A1994‑14
Rolls of ACT electors and electorates
s 57 hdgsub A2023‑43 amdt 2.13
s 57(prev s 51) sub A1994‑14
renum as s 57 A1994‑14
Contents of roll
s 58(prev s 52) sub A1994‑14
renum as s 58 A1994‑14
am A2002‑30 amdt 3.277
Meaning of extract from roll
s 59(prev s 53) sub A1994‑14
renum as s 59 A1994‑14
sub A2002‑30 amdt 3.278
am A2020‑28 s 5
Inspection of printed roll extracts
s 60(prev s 54) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 60 A1994‑14
Supply of printed roll extract to MLAs etc
s 61(prev s 55) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 61 A1994‑14
am A2001‑44 amdt 1.1302, amdt 1.1303; A2013-41 s 45; A2025‑29 amdt 4.64
Supply of roll extracts in electronic form to MLAs etc
s 62(prev s 56) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 62 A1994‑14
am A1997‑91; A2001‑44 amdt 1.1304, amdt 1.1305; A2013‑41 s 45; A2025‑29 amdt 4.64
Use of roll extracts
s 63(prev s 57) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 63 A1994‑14
am A1998‑54
sub A2001‑36 s 8
am A2023‑43 amdt 2.14
Prohibited use of roll extracts
s 64(prev s 58) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 64 A1994‑14
am A1998‑54
om A2001‑36 s 8
Provision of roll information to prescribed authorities
s 65(prev s 59) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 65 A1994‑14
am A1997‑91; A1998‑54; A2002‑30 amdt 3.279
Maintenance of rolls
s 66(prev s 60) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 66 A1994‑14
Power to require information
s 67(prev s 61) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 67 A1994‑14
am A1998‑54; A2001‑36 amdt 1.12; A2002‑30 amdt 3.352; A2016‑52 amdt 1.77; pars renum R53 LA; A2023‑43 amdt 2.15
Notice of registered deaths
s 68(prev s 62) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 68 A1994‑14
am A2012‑1 s 4
Disclosure of roll information
s 69(prev s 63) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 69 A1994‑14
am A1998‑54
Joint roll arrangements with Commonwealth
s 70(prev s 64) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 70 A1994‑14
am A1997‑91
Enrolment
pt 6 hdgins A1994‑14
Persons taken not to be enrolled on Commonwealth roll
s 71 hdgsub A2001‑36 amdt 1.13
s 71(prev s 65) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 71 A1994‑14
am A2001‑36 amdts 1.14-1.16
Address of person serving sentence of imprisonment
s 71A hdgins A2001‑36 amdt 1.15
s 71A(prev s 71 (2)) renum as s 71A A2001‑36 amdt 1.15
am A2006‑23 amdt 1.182, amdt 1.183; A2014‑58 amdt 1.5; A2016‑4 amdt 1.17
Entitlement
s 72(prev s 66) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 72 A1994‑14
am A2008‑13 s 7; ss renum R26 LA
Compulsory enrolment etc—residents
s 73(prev s 67) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 73 A1994‑14
am A1998‑54; A2002‑30 amdt 3.352
Eligible overseas electors
s 74(prev s 68) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 74 A1994‑14
am A2023‑43 amdt 2.16
Age 16 enrolment
s 75 hdgsub A2012‑1 s 5
s 75(prev s 69) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 75 A1994‑14
am A2012‑1 s 6
Enrolment etc
s 76(prev s 70) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 76 A1994‑14
am A2001‑36 s 9, s 10; A2001‑44 amdt 1.1306, amdt 1.1307
am LA (see A2001‑36 amdt 1.99); A2002‑30 amdt 3.352; A2008‑13 s 8, A2008‑37 amdt 1.147; A2020‑28 s 6, s 7; A2023‑43 amdt 2.17; A2025‑29 amdt 4.64
Suppression of elector’s address
s 77(prev s 71) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 77 A1994‑14
am LA (see A2001‑36 amdt 1.99); A2001‑44 amdt 1.1308, amdt 1.1309, A2008‑37 amdt 1.147; A2011‑52 amdt 3.72; A2013‑44 amdt 3.61; A2016‑18 amdt 3.101; A2023‑43 amdt 2.18, amdt 2.19; A2025‑29 amdt 4.64
Inclusion of particulars on roll following suppression
s 78(prev s 72) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 78 A1994‑14, A2008‑37 amdt 1.147
Suppression of elector’s address pending review
s 79(prev s 73) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 79 A1994‑14
am A2008‑37 amdt 1.139; A2011‑52 amdt 3.73
Closed rolls
s 80(prev s 74) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 80 A1994‑14
am A1994‑78; A1997‑91; A2001‑36 s 11; LA (see A2001‑36 amdt 1.99); A2002‑30 amdt 3.280
om A2020‑28 s 8
Objections to enrolment
s 81(prev s 75) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 81 A1994‑14
am A1997‑91; LA (see A2001‑36 amdt 1.99); A2001‑44 amdt 1.1310, amdt 1.1311; A2002‑30 amdts 3.281-3.284, amdt 3.352, A2008‑37 amdt 1.147; A2023‑43 amdt 2.19; A2025‑29 amdt 4.64
Record of claims for enrolment
s 82(prev s 76) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 82 A1994‑14
Processing enrolment claims
s 83(prev s 77) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 83 A1994‑14
Transmission of enrolment claims
s 84(prev s 78) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 84 A1994‑14
am A1998‑54
Production of claims for enrolment before a court
s 85(prev s 79) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 85 A1994‑14
am A2002‑30 amdt 3.285
Claims for enrolment not subject to warrants
s 86(prev s 80) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 86 A1994‑14
am A2023‑43 amdt 2.20
Registration of political parties
pt 7 hdgins A1994‑14
sub A2001‑36 s 12
am A2004‑26 amdt 1.1
Definitions—pt 7
s 87 hdgsub A2012‑28 s 5
s 87(prev s 81) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 87 A1994‑14
sub A2001‑36 s 12; A2008‑13 s 9
def address ins A2008‑13 s 9
am A2023‑43 s 5
def related ins A2008‑13 s 9
om A2012‑28 s 6
Register of political parties
s 88 hdgsub A2004‑26 amdt 1.2
s 88(prev s 82) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 88 A1994‑14
sub A2001‑36 s 12
am A2004‑26 amdts 1.3-1.7, amdt 1.62, amdt 1.63; A2023‑43 s 6
Application for registration of political party
s 89(prev s 83) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 89 A1994‑14
sub A2001‑36 s 12
am A2001‑44 amdt 1.1312, amdt 1.1313; A2004‑26 ss 5-7; A2008‑13 s 10; ss renum R26 LA; A2023‑43 s 7, s 8; pars renum R65 LA; A2025‑29 amdt 4.64
Application for registration of ballot group
s 89Ains A2001‑36 s 12
am A2001‑44 amdt 1.1314, amdt 1.1315
om A2004‑26 amdt 1.8
Further information about application for political party registration
s 90(prev s 84) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 90 A1994‑14
sub A2001‑36 s 12
am A2002‑30 amdt 3.352; A2004‑26 s 8; ss renum R16 LA (see A2004‑26 s 9), A2008‑37 amdt 1.147
Notification and publication of applications
s 91(prev s 85) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 91 A1994‑14
sub A2001‑36 s 12
am A2001‑44 amdt 1.1316; A2004‑26 amdts 1.9-1.11, amdt 1.62, amdt 1.63; A2008‑13 s 11, s 12; A2015‑33 amdt 1.58; A2023‑43 s 9; A2025‑29 amdt 4.64
Objections to applications and responses
s 91Ains A2001‑36 s 12
am A2004‑26 amdt 1.63
Registration of political parties
s 92 hdgsub A2004‑26 amdt 1.12
s 92(prev s 86) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 92 A1994‑14
sub A2001‑36 s 12
am A2001‑44 amdt 1.1317; A2004‑26 amdt 1.13, amdt 1.62, amdt 1.63, A2008‑37 amdt 1.147; A2025‑29 amdt 4.64
Refusal of applications for registration
s 93(prev s 87) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 93 A1994‑14
am A1997‑91
sub A2001‑36 s 12
am A2004‑26 s 10, amdts 1.14-1.16, amdt 1.62, amdt 1.63, amdt 1.65; pars renum R16 LA (see A2004‑26 amdt 1.66); A2008‑13 s 13, s 14, A2008‑37 amdt 1.147; A2023‑43 ss 10‑12; ss and pars renum R65 LA
Amendment of applications for registration
s 94(prev s 88) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 94 A1994‑14
sub A2001‑36 s 12
am A2004‑26 amdt 1.63
Changes to particulars in register
s 95(prev s 89) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 95 A1994‑14
am A1997‑91
sub A2001‑36 s 12
am A2004‑26 amdt 1.17, amdt 1.18, amdt 1.65; ss renum R16 LA (see A2004‑26 amdt 1.66)
Objection to continued use of name
s 95Ains A2001‑36 s 12
am A2004‑26 amdt 1.61; A2023‑43 s 13, s 14; ss renum R65 LA
When certain action cannot be taken
s 95Bins A2004‑26 s 11
No action under pt 7 during pre-election period
s 96(prev s 90) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 96 A1994‑14
sub A2001‑36 s 12
am A2004‑26 amdt 1.63
Who can be a registered officer
s 96Ains A1997‑91
sub A2001‑36 s 12
am A2004‑26 amdt 1.65
Deputy registered officer
s 97(prev s 91) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 97 A1994‑14
am A1997‑91
sub A2001‑36 s 12
am A2004‑26 amdt 1.19, amdt 1.62, amdt 1.65
Information about political parties
s 97Ains A2001‑36 s 12
sub A2004‑26 s 12
am A2023‑43 s 15
Cancellation of registration of political parties
s 98 hdgsub A2004‑26 amdt 1.20
s 98(prev s 92) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 98 A1994‑14
am A1997‑91
sub A2001‑36 s 12
am A2001‑44 amdts 1.1318-1.1321; A2004‑26
amdts 1.21-1.25, amdt 1.62, amdt 1.65; ss renum R16 LA (see A2004‑26 amdt 1.66); A2008‑37 amdt 1.147; A2025‑29 amdt 4.64
Use of party name after cancellation
s 99 hdgsub A2004‑26 amdt 1.26
s 99(prev s 93) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 99 A1994‑14
sub A2001‑36 s 12
am A2004‑26 amdt 1.27, amdt 1.28; ss renum R16 LA (see A2004‑26 amdt 1.66)
General requirements about constitutions of registered parties
s 99Ains A2001‑36 s 12
Timing of elections
pt 8 hdgins A1994‑14
Ordinary elections
s 100(prev s 94) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 100 A1994‑14
am A1997‑38; A2002‑30 amdt 3.286; A2003‑54 s 4
Extraordinary elections
s 101(prev s 95) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 101 A1994‑14
am A2001‑44 amdt 1.1322; A2011‑28 amdt 3.77; A2015‑50 amdt 3.99; A2025‑29 amdt 4.64
Polling day
s 102(prev s 96) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 102 A1994‑14
sub A2002‑30 amdt 3.287
Arrangements for elections
pt 9 hdgins A1994‑14
Nominations
div 9.1 hdg(prev pt 9 div 1 hdg) renum LA (see A2000‑76 s 24)
Eligibility—MLAs
s 103(prev s 97) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 103 A1994‑14
am A2002‑30 amdt 3.288; A2006‑23 amdts 1.184-1.186; ss renum R21 LA (see A2006‑23 amdt 1.187); A2023‑43 amdts 2.21-2.24; A2023-57 amdt 1.4; A2025‑29 amdt 3.94
Qualifications for nomination
s 104(prev s 98) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 104 A1994‑14
Candidates to be nominated
s 105(prev s 99) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 105 A1994‑14
am A1994‑78; A2001‑36 s 13, s 14, amdt 1.17; LA (see A2001‑36 amdt 1.99); 2001 No 44 amdt 1.1323; ss renum (see A2002‑11 amdt 2.34); A2002‑11 amdt 2.35; A2004‑26 amdt 1.29, amdt 1.62, amdt 1.65; pars renum R16 LA (see A2004‑26 amdt 1.66); A2014‑44 amdt 3.17; A2020‑28 s 9, s 10; A2023‑43 amdt 2.25, amdt 2.26; A2025-13 s 20
Number of candidates nominated
s 105Ains A2023‑43 s 16
Multiple nominations invalid
s 106(prev s 100) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 106 A1994‑14
Withdrawal etc of consent to nomination
s 107(prev s 101) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 107 A1994‑14
am A2023‑43 amdt 2.27
Place and hour of nomination
s 108(prev s 102) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 108 A1994‑14
am A1994‑78; LA (see A2001‑36 amdt 1.99); A2001‑38 s 4; A2001‑44 amdt 1.1324; A2002‑11 amdt 2.36; A2011‑28 amdt 3.77; A2014‑44 amdt 3.17; A2023‑43 s 17; A2025‑29 amdt 4.64
Declaration of candidates
s 109(prev s 103) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 109 A1994‑14
am A2001‑36 amdt 1.18; A2004‑26 amdt 1.65
Rejection of nominations
s 110(prev s 104) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 110 A1994‑14
sub A2001‑36 s 15
am A2002‑30 amdt 3.352; A2015‑50 amdt 3.100
sub A2023‑43 s 18
Publication of information about candidates
s 110A hdgsub A2023‑43 s 19
s 110Ains A2020‑28 s 11
am A2023‑43 s 20
Need for a poll
s 111(prev s 105) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 111 A1994‑14
Death of candidate before polling day
s 112(prev s 106) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 112 A1994‑14
Deposit—return or forfeiture
s 113(prev s 107) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 113 A1994‑14
sub A2012‑1 s 7
Ballot papers
div 9.2 hdg(prev pt 9 div 2 hdg) renum LA (see A2000‑76 s 24)
Ballot papers
s 114(prev s 108) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 114 A1994‑14
am A2000‑76 s 5; LA (see A2001‑36 amdt 1.99); A2001‑44 amdt 1.1325, amdt 1.1326; A2002‑30 amdt 3.289; A2020‑27 s 4, amdt 1.1; A2023‑43 s 21; A2025‑29 amdt 4.64
Grouping of candidates’ names
s 115(prev s 109) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 115 A1994‑14
am A2001‑36 amdt 1.19; A2002‑30 amdt 3.290; A2004‑26 amdt 1.65; A2008‑13 s 15
Printing of ballot papers
s 116(prev s 110) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 116 A1994‑14
am A2001‑38 ss 5-8; A2002‑30 amdt 3.291, amdt 3.292; A2014‑29 ss 5-7; A2023‑43 s 22, s 23; ss renum R65 LA
Names on ballot papers
s 117(prev s 111) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 117 A1994‑14
am A1994‑78
sub A2001‑36 s 16
am A2004‑26 amdts 1.30-1.32; pars renum R16 LA (see A2004‑26 amdt 1.66)
Draw for positions on ballot papers
s 118(prev s 112) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 118 A1994‑14
Electronic voting and vote counting
div 9.3 hdg(prev div 9.2A) ins A2000‑76 s 6
renum LA (see A2000‑76 s 24)
sub A2023‑43 s 24
Approval of computer program for electronic voting and vote counting
s 118Ains A2000‑76 s 6
am A2001‑44 amdt 1.1327
am LA (see A2001‑36 amdt 1.99); A2008‑13 s 18; ss renum R26 LA; A2023‑43 amdt 2.28; A2025‑29 amdt 4.64
Arrangements for electronic voting
s 118AAins A2023‑43 s 25
Approval of electronic devices for electronic voting
s 118ABins A2023‑43 s 25
Security of electronic voting devices and computer programs
s 118B hdgsub A2020‑27 s 5, amdt 1.2
s 118Bins A2000‑76 s 6
am A2020‑27 s 6, s 7, amdt 1.3, amdt 1.4; A2023‑43 s 26
Miscellaneous
div 9.4 hdg(prev pt 9 div 3 hdg) renum LA (see A2000‑76 s 24)
Polling places and scrutiny centres
s 119(prev s 113) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 119 A1994‑14
am A2001‑36 amdt 1.20; LA (see A2001‑36 amdt 1.99); A2001‑44 amdt 1.1328, amdt 1.1329; A2011‑28 amdt 3.62; A2015‑33 amdt 1.59; A2025‑29 amdt 4.64
Administrative arrangements
s 120(prev s 114) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 120 A1994‑14
am A2000‑76 s 7; A2001‑44 amdt 1.1330; A2020‑27 s 8, s 9, amdt 1.5, amdt 1.6
sub A2023‑43 s 27
Certified extracts and certified lists of electors
s 121(prev s 115) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 121 A1994‑14
sub A2012‑1 s 8; A2020‑28 s 12
Use of information from certified extracts or certified lists
s 121A hdgsub A2012‑1 s 9
s 121Ains A2001‑36 s 17
am A2012‑1 s 10
Scrutineers—appointment
s 122(prev s 116) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 122 A1994‑14
am A2001‑44 amdt 1.1331, amdt 1.1332; A2025‑29 amdt 4.64
Scrutineers—conduct
s 123(prev s 117) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 123 A1994‑14
am A1998‑54; A2002‑30 amdt 3.293
Participation by candidates in conduct of election
s 124(prev s 118) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 124 A1994‑14
Determining matters by lot
s 125(prev s 119) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 125 A1994‑14
am A2001‑44 amdt 1.1333; A2011‑28 amdt 3.63; A2025‑29 amdt 4.64
Supplementary elections
s 126(prev s 120) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 126 A1994‑14
Voting
pt 10 hdgins A1994‑14
General
div 10.1 hdg(prev pt 10 div 1 hdg) renum LA (see A2000‑76 s 24)
Meaning of authorised witness
s 127 hdgsub A2001‑36 amdt 1.21
s 127(prev s 121) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 127 A1994‑14
om A2012‑1 s 11
Entitlement to vote
s 128(prev s 122) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 128 A1994‑14; A2001‑36 amdt 1.99
am A1997‑91; LA (see A2001‑36 amdt 1.99); A2023‑43 amdt 2.29
Compulsory voting
s 129(prev s 123) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 129 A1994‑14
am A1998‑54; A2023‑43 amdt 2.30
Multiple votes prohibited
s 130(prev s 124) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 130 A1994‑14
am A1998‑54
Procedures for voting
s 131(prev s 125) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 131 A1994‑14
am A1997‑91; A2000‑76 s 8; LA (see A2001‑36 amdt 1.99); A2006‑23 amdt 1.188, amdt 1.189; A2020‑27 s 10, amdt 1.7; A2023‑43 s 28, amdt 1.1
Manner of recording vote
s 132(prev s 126) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 132 A1994‑14
am A2020‑27 s 11, amdt 1.8; A2023‑43 amdt 2.30
Ordinary voting at a polling place
div 10.2 hdg(prev pt 10 div 2 hdg) am A1997‑91
renum LA (see A2000‑76 s 24)
Claims to vote
s 133(prev s 127) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 133 A1994‑14
am A1997‑91; LA (see A2001‑36 amdt 1.99); A2020‑28 s 13, s 14; ss renum R58 LA; A2023‑43 s 29, amdt 1.2, amdt 2.31, amdt 2.32
Voting in private
s 134(prev s 128) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 134 A1994‑14
am A2000‑76 s 9; A2023‑43 amdt 2.33
Declaration voting at a polling place
div 10.3 hdg(prev pt 10 div 3 hdg) am A1997‑91
renum LA (see A2000‑76 s 24)
Declaration voting at polling places
s 135(prev s 129) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 135 A1994‑14
am A1997‑91; A2001‑44 amdt 1.1334, amdt 1.1335; A2020‑28 s 15; A2023‑43 amdt 2.34, amdt 2.35; A2025‑29 amdt 4.64
Voting otherwise than at a polling place
div 10.4 hdg(prev pt 10 div 3A hdg) ins A1997‑91
renum LA (see A2000‑76 s 24)
Definitions for div 10.4
s 136 hdgsub A2001‑36 amdt 1.22
s 136(prev s 130) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 136 A1994‑14
sub A1997‑91; A2004‑26 s 13
def eligible elector om A2008‑13 s 17
Applications for postal voting papers
s 136Ains A1997‑91
am LA (see A2001‑36 amdt 1.99); A2001‑44 amdt 1.1336, amdt 1.1337; A2002‑30 amdt 3.294
sub A2004‑26 s 14
am A2008‑13 s 18, s 19; ss renum R26 LA; A2020‑28 s 16; A2023‑43 s 30, s 31; A2025‑29 amdt 4.64
October 2020 election—COVID-19 public health measures
s 136AAins A2020‑27 s 12
om A2020‑27 amdt 1.9
Declaration of early polling places
s 136B hdgsub A2001‑36 amdt 1.23
s 136Bins A1997‑91
am A2001‑36 s 18; LA (see A2001‑36 amdt 1.99); A2001‑44 amdts 1.1338-1.1341; A2002‑30 amdt 3.295, amdt 3.296; A2008‑13 ss 20-26; A2011‑28 amdt 3.64, amdt 3.77; A2020‑28 ss 17-20; ss renum R58 LA
sub A2023‑43 s 32
Telephone voting by certain electors
s 136BAins A2020‑27 s 13
am A2020‑28 amdt 2.1
om A2020‑27 amdt 1.10
Ordinary voting in ACT before polling day
s 136C hdgsub A2001‑36 amdt 1.24
s 136Cins A1997‑91
am A2001‑36 s 19; LA (see A2001‑36 amdt 1.99); A2001‑44 amdts 1.1342-1.1345; A2002‑30 amdt 3.296;
A2008‑13ss 27-30; A2011‑28 amdt 3.65, amdt 3.77; A2020‑27 s 14, amdt 1.11
sub A2023‑43 s 32
Declaration voting in ACT before polling day
s 136Dins A2020‑27 s 15
am A2020‑28 amdt 2.2
om A2020‑27 amdt 1.12
ins A2023‑43 s 32
Arrangements at early polling places
s 136Eins A2023‑43 s 32
Declaration of days and times for declaration voting outside ACT on or before polling day
s 136Fins A2023‑43 s 32
Declaration voting outside ACT on or before polling day
s 136Gins A2023‑43 s 32
Electronic voting outside Australia on or before polling day
s 136Hins A2023‑43 s 32
Telephone voting by electors with a visual impairment on or before polling day
s 136Iins A2023‑43 s 32
Record of issue of declaration voting papers
s 137(prev s 131) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 137 A1994‑14
am A1997‑91; A2001‑36 amdt 1.25; A2020‑27 s 16, s 17, amdt 1.13, amdt 1.14; A2023‑43 amdt 1.3
Inspection of records
s 138(prev s 132) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 138 A1994‑14
Receipt of declaration voting papers
s 139(prev s 133) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 139 A1994‑14
am A1997‑91; A2002‑30 amdt 3.297
Registered declaration voters
s 140(prev s 134) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 140 A1994‑14
am A2002‑30 amdt 3.298
Issue of voting papers to registered declaration voters
s 141(prev s 135) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 141 A1994‑14
am A1997‑91; A2002‑30 amdt 3.299; A2004‑26 s 15
Correcting formal errors
s 142(prev s 136) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 142 A1994‑14
Soliciting applications for postal declaration votes
s 143(prev s 137) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 143 A1994‑14
am A1997‑91; A1998‑54
sub A2001‑36 s 20; A2004‑26 s 16
am A2008‑13 s 31, s 32; ss renum R26 LA
Transmission of applications for postal declaration votes
s 144(prev s 138) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 144 A1994‑14
am A1998‑54
Requirements for casting postal votes
s 144Ains A2004‑26 s 17
am A2012‑1 s 12
Interference with declaration voting
s 145(prev s 139) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 145 A1994‑14
am A1998‑54; A2023‑43 amdt 2.36
Soliciting completed declaration votes
s 146(prev s 140) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 146 A1994‑14
am A1998‑54
Transmission of completed declaration votes
s 147(prev s 141) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 147 A1994‑14
am A1998‑54
Opening envelopes containing declaration votes
s 148(prev s 142) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 148 A1994‑14
am A1998‑54
Mobile polling
div 10.5 hdg(prev pt 10 div 4 hdg) renum LA (see A2000‑76 S24)
Definitions for div 4
s 149 hdgsub A2001‑36 amdt 1.26
s 149(prev s 143) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 149 A1994‑14
def homelessness polling place ins A2023‑43 amdt 1.4
def registered medical practitioner om A2001‑36 amdt 1.27
def remand centre om A2006‑23 amdt 1.190
def special hospital sub A2001‑44 amdt 1.1347
def visiting officer am A2023‑43 s 33
Declaration of special hospitals
s 149Ains A2001‑44 amdt 1.1348
am A2011‑28 amdt 3.77; A2025‑29 amdt 4.64
Declaration of homelessness polling places
s 149Bins A2023‑43 s 34
Mobile polling—institutions
s 150(prev s 144) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 150 A1994‑14
am A2006‑23 amdt 1.191
Mobile polling—homelessness polling places
s 150Ains A2023‑43 s 35
Functions of visiting officers
s 151(prev s 145) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 151 A1994‑14; A2001‑36 amdt 1.99
am A1995‑33; A2001‑36 s 21, amdt 1.28; LA (see A2001‑36 amdt 1.99); A2006‑23 amdt 1.192, amdt 1.193; A2020‑28 s 21; A2023‑43 s 36, s 37
Failure to visit institution or homelessness polling place
s 152(prev s 146) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 152 A1994‑14
sub A2023‑43 s 38
Custody of ballot boxes and electoral papers
s 153(prev s 147) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 153 A1994‑14
am A2023‑43 s 39
Miscellaneous
div 10.6 hdg(prev pt 10 div 5 hdg) renum LA (see A2000‑76 s 24)
Arrangements at polling places
s 154(prev s 148) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 154 A1994‑14
am A2020‑28 s 22
Particulars on ballot papers before issue
s 155(prev s 149) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 155 A1994‑14
Assistance to voters
s 156(prev s 150) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 156 A1994‑14
am A2012‑1 s 13; A2020‑27 s 18, s 19, amdt 1.15, amdt 1.16; A2023‑43 s 40, s 41
Assistance to voters unable to enter polling place
s 156Ains A2001‑36 s 22
Spoilt ballot papers
s 157(prev s 151) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 157 A1994‑14
am A2000‑76 s 10
Custody of ballot boxes and electoral papers
s 158(prev s 152) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 158 A1994‑14
Extension of time for conducting elections
s 159(prev s 153) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 159 A1994‑14
am A2001‑36 amdt 1.29; LA (see A2001‑36 amdt 1.99)A2001‑44 amdt 1.1349, amdt 1.1350; A2002‑30 amdt 3.300; A2015‑33 amdt 1.60; A2025‑29 amdt 4.64
Suspension and adjournment of polling
s 160(prev s 154) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 160 A1994‑14
am LA (see A2001‑36 amdt 1.99); A2001‑44 amdts 1.1351-1.1353; A2002‑30 amdt 3.300; A2011‑28 amdt 3.66; ss renum R32 LA; A2023‑43 s 42, amdt 2.37; ss renum R65 LA; A2025‑29 amdt 4.64
Suspension and resumption of electronic voting for eligible electors
s 160Ains A2023‑43 s 43
Failure to vote
div 10.7 hdg (prev pt 10 div 6 hdg) renum LA (see A2000‑76 s 24)
Default notice
s 161(prev s 155) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 161 A1994‑14
am A2001‑44 amdt 1.1354, amdt 1.1355; A2025‑29 amdt 4.64
First notice
s 162(prev s 156) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 162 A1994‑14
Second notice
s 163(prev s 157) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 163 A1994‑14
Final notice
s 164(prev s 158) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 164 A1994‑14
Discharge of liability
s 165(prev s 159) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 165 A1994‑14
Response on behalf of elector
s 166(prev s 160) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 166 A1994‑14
Polling in Antarctica
pt 11 hdgins A1994‑14
Definitions for pt 11
s 167 hdgsub A2001‑36 amdt 1.30
s 167(prev s 161) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 167 A1994‑14
am A2001‑36 amdt 1.31, amdt 1.32
def transmit sub A2001‑44 amdt 1.1356
am A2018‑33 amdt 1.20
Declaration of ship as a station
s 167Ains A2001‑36 amdt 1.32
Approval of ways of transmission
s 167Bins A2001‑44 amdt 1.1357
am A2011‑28 amdt 3.77; A2025‑29 amdt 4.64
Returning officers and assistants for Antarctic stations
s 168(prev s 162) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 168 A1994‑14
sub A2002‑30 amdt 3.301
Acting returning officer or assistant
s 169(prev s 163) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 169 A1994‑14
om A2002‑30 amdt 3.301
Application of Act to polling in Antarctica
s 170(prev s 164) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 170 A1994‑14
Antarctic electors
s 171(prev s 165) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 171 A1994‑14
am A1997‑91
Arrangements for the polling in Antarctica
s 172(prev s 166) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 172 A1994‑14
am A2020‑28 s 23
Conduct of the polling
s 173(prev s 167) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 173 A1994‑14
Claims to vote
s 174(prev s 168) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 174 A1994‑14
Proceedings at close of poll
s 175(prev s 169) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 175 A1994‑14
am A1995‑46; A2002‑30 amdt 3.302
Result of polling in Antarctica
s 176(prev s 170) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 176 A1994‑14
Preservation of documents
s 177(prev s 171) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 177 A1994‑14
The scrutiny
pt 12 hdgins A1994‑14
Scrutiny
s 178(prev s 172) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 178 A1994‑14
am A1997‑91; A2000‑76 s 11; A2020‑27 s 20, 1.17; A2023‑43 s 44
Preliminary scrutiny of declaration voting papers etc
s 179(prev s 173) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 179 A1994‑14
am A2002‑30 amdt 3.303, amdt 3.304; A2020‑27 ss 21-23, amdts 1.18-1.20; A2023‑43 ss 45-47
Formality of ballot papers
s 180(prev s 174) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 180 A1994‑14
am A2020‑27 s 24; ss renum R58 LA; A2020‑27 amdt 1.21; ss renum R59 LA; A2023‑43 s 48; ss renum R65 LA
Death of candidate
s 181(prev s 175) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 181 A1994‑14
First count—ordinary ballot papers
s 182(prev s 176) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 182 A1994‑14
am A2000‑76 s 12
First count—declaration ballot papers
s 183(prev s 177) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 183 A1994‑14
First count—electronic ballot papers
s 183Ains A2000‑76 s 13
am A2020‑27 s 25, amdt 1.22; A2023‑43 s 49
Second count—first preferences
s 184(prev s 178) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 184 A1994‑14
am A2000‑76 s 14
Ascertaining result of poll
s 185(prev s 179) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 185 A1994‑14
am A2000‑76 s 15
Objections by scrutineers
s 186(prev s 180) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 186 A1994‑14
Recount of ballot papers
s 187(prev s 181) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 187 A1994‑14
sub A2004‑26 s 18
Application for recount of ballot papers etc
s 187Aorig s 187A renum as s 187C
ins A2004‑26 s 18
Review of decision of commissioner to refuse to arrange for recount
s 187Bins A2004‑26 s 18
Recount of electronic scrutiny of ballot papers
s 187C(prev s 187A) ins A2000‑76 s 16
renum as s 187C A2004‑26 s 19
am A2020‑27 s 26, amdt 1.23; A2023‑43 s 50
Reservation of disputed ballot papers
s 188(prev s 182) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 188 A1994‑14
Declaration of result of election
s 189(prev s 183) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 189 A1994‑14
Casual vacancies
pt 13 hdgins A1994‑14
Definitions for pt 13
s 190 hdgsub A2001‑36 amdt 1.33
s 190(prev s 184) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 190 A1994‑14
am A2001‑36 amdt 1.36, amdt 1.37
def candidate om A2001‑36 amdt 1.34
def newspaper om A2001‑36 amdt 1.34
def speaker ins A2001‑36 amdt 1.35
Notice of casual vacancy
s 191(prev s 185) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 191 A1994‑14
am A2008‑13 s 33
sub A2015‑33 amdt 1.61
am A2023‑43 amdt 2.38
Candidates for casual vacancy
s 192(prev s 186) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 192 A1994‑14
am LA (see A2001‑36 amdt 1.99); A2001‑44 amdt 1.1358, amdt 1.1359; A2015‑33 amdt 1.62; A2015‑50 amdt 3.100; A2023‑43 amdts 2.39-2.41; A2025‑29 amdt 4.64
Publication of candidates’ details
s 193(prev s 187) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 193 A1994‑14
Determination of candidate to fill vacancy
s 194(prev s 188) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 194 A1994‑14
am A2002‑30 amdt 3.352; A2008‑13 s 34; ss renum R26 LA
Assembly nominees
s 195(prev s 189) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 195 A1994‑14
am A2001‑36 s 23
Term of office of MLA declared elected under pt 13
s 196(prev s 190) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 196 A1994‑14
Dissolution or pre-election period
s 197(prev s 191) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 197 A1994‑14
am A2002‑30 amdt 3.305
Election funding, expenditure and financial disclosure
pt 14 hdgins A1994‑14
sub A2012‑28 s 7
Preliminary
div 14.1 hdg(prev pt 14 div 1 hdg) renum A2001‑36 amdt 1.99
Definitions for pt 14
s 198 hdgsub A2001‑36 amdt 1.38
s 198(prev s 192) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 198 A1994‑14
am A2001‑36 amdt 1.42, amdt 1.43
def associated entity ins A1996‑56 s 4
sub A2001‑36 s 24
am A2004‑26 amdt 1.64
def Australian government body ins A2015‑5 s 5
def ballot group ins A2001‑36 s 25
om A2004‑26 amdt 1.33
def called ins A2012‑28 s 8
def capped expenditure period ins A2012‑28 s 8
def disposition of property reloc to s 198AA (5) A2012‑28 s 9
def electoral advertisement reloc from s 223 A2012‑28 s 46
def electoral expenditure ins A2012‑28 s 10
def entity ins A1996‑56 s 4
def financial controller ins A1996‑56 s 4
def financial institution reloc from s 218A (6) A2012‑28 s 33
def financial representative ins A2012‑28 s 10
def free facilities use ins A2023‑43 s 51
def gift am A2001‑36 amdt 1.39; A2004‑26 s 20; A2008‑13 s 35
sub A2012‑28 s 11
def incurs ins A2012‑28 s 12
def independent MLA om A2001‑36 amdt 1.40
def index number ins A2012‑28 s 12
def loan reloc from s 218A (6) A2012‑28 s 34
def non-party candidate grouping ins A2012‑28 s 12
def non-party group om A2008‑13 s 36
def non-party prospective candidate grouping ins A2012‑28 s 12
def non-party MLA ins A2012‑28 s 12
def party grouping ins A2012‑28 s 12
am A2015‑5 s 6; pars renum R44 LA
def person ins A2012‑28 s 12
def property reloc to 198AA (5) A2012‑28 s 13
def prospective candidate ins A2012‑28 s 14
def register am A2001‑36 amdt 1.41; A2004‑26 amdt 1.60
def registered industrial organisation am A2011‑28 amdt 3.67
sub A2023‑43 amdt 2.42
def reporting agent sub A2001‑36 s 26
am A2004‑26 amdt 1.34, amdt 1.60
def third-party campaigner ins A2012‑28 s 14
am A2015‑5 ss 7-9
Reference to things done by party etc
s 198A hdgsub A2004‑26 amdt 1.35
s 198Ains A2001‑36 amdt 1.43
am A2004‑26 amdt 1.36
Meaning of gift—pt 14
s 198AAins A2012‑28 s 15
def disposition of property reloc from s 198 A2012‑28 s 9
def property reloc from s 198 A2012‑28 s 13
(3) (h), (4) exp 1 January 2014 (s 198AA (4))
ss renum R39 LA
am A2020‑51 ss 6-8; pars renum R61 LA
Candidate remains candidate after election
s 198Bins A2001‑36 amdt 1.43
Related bodies corporate
s 199(prev s 193) ins A1994‑14
renum as 199 A1994‑14
Activities of candidates and prospective candidates
s 200(prev s 194) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 200 A1994‑14
am A2001‑36 amdt 1.44; A2004‑26 amdt 1.37, amdt 1.62; A2012‑1 s 14
sub A2012‑28 s 16
Disclosure periods
s 201(prev s 195) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 201 A1994‑14
am A1997‑91 s 24; A2001‑36 amdt 1.45; A2002‑30 amdt 3.306; A2003‑54 s 5; A2004‑26 amdt 1.63; A2008‑13 s 37; A2012‑28 s 17; A2015‑5 s 10; A2023‑43 amdt 2.43
Gifts—determination of amounts
s 202(prev s 196) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 202 A1994‑14
When person or entity incurs electoral expenditure—pt 14
s 202Ains A2012‑28 s 18
Reporting agents
div 14.2 hdg(prev pt 14 div 2 hdg) renum LA (see A2000‑76 s 24)
Appointed agents
s 203(prev s 197) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 203 A1994‑14
am A1997‑91; A2001‑36 amdts 1.46-1.48; LA (see A2001‑36 amdt 1.99); A2002‑30 amdt 3.307, amdt 3.308, amdt 3.352; A2004‑26 amdt 1.38, amdt 1.39, amdt 1.61, amdt 1.63; ss renum R16 LA (see A2004‑26 amdt 1.66); A2008‑13 s 38, s 39; pars renum R26 LA; A2015‑5 s 11; ss renum R44 LA; A2023‑43 s 52, s 53
Non-appointed agents
s 204(prev s 198) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 204 A1994‑14
am A1997‑91; A2001‑36 amdt 1.49, amdt 1.50; LA (see A2001‑36 amdt 1.99); A2004‑26 amdt 1.61, amdt 1.63; A2008‑13 s 40; ss renum R26 LA; A2023‑43 amdt 2.44
Registers of reporting agents
s 205(prev s 199) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 205 A1994‑14
am A2001‑36 amdts 1.51-1.53; LA (see A2001‑36 amdt 1.99); A2002‑30 amdt 3.309; A2004‑26 amdt 1.40, amdt 1.41, amdt 1.60; pars renum R16 LA (see A2004‑26 amdt 1.66); A2008‑13 s 41, s 42; A2015‑5 s 12; A2023‑43 s 54, s 55; pars renum R65 LA
ACT election accounts
div 14.2A hdg ins A2012‑28 s 19
om A2015‑5 s 13
Financial representatives to keep ACT election accounts
s 205Ains A2012‑28 s 19
om A2015‑5 s 13
Offence—loans to be repaid from ACT election accounts
s 205Bins A2012‑28 s 19
om A2015‑5 s 13
Limitations on electoral expenditure
div 14.2B hdg ins A2012‑28 s 19
Meaning of electoral expenditure—div 14.2B
s 205Cins A2012‑28 s 19
om A2015‑5 s 13
ins A2023‑43 s 56
Meaning of expenditure cap—div 14.2B
s 205Dins A2012‑28 s 19
am A2015‑5 s 14, s 15
(2), (3) exp 31 December 2015 (s 205D (3))
Working out indexation for expenditure cap
s 205Eins A2012‑28 s 19
am A2025‑29 amdt 4.64
Limit on electoral expenditure—party groupings
s 205Fins A2012‑28 s 19
am A2014‑29 s 8
Limit on electoral expenditure—MLAs, associated entities, candidates and third-party campaigners
s 205G hdgsub A2015‑5 s 16
s 205Gins A2012‑28 s 19
am A2015‑5 s 17, s 18; pars renum R44 LA
Limit on electoral expenditure—third-party campaigner acting in concert with others
s 205Hins A2012‑28 s 19
om A2015‑5 s 19
Limit on spending—payments from related party
div 14.2C hdg ins A2012‑28 s 19
sub A2015‑5 s 20
Limit on gifts received
s 205Iins A2012‑28 s 19
om A2015‑5 s 21
Offence—give indirect gift to avoid statutory limit
s 205Jins A2012‑28 s 19
om A2015‑5 s 21
Limit on spending—payments from related party
s 205Kins A2012‑28 s 19
sub A2015‑5 s 22
am A2023‑43 amdt 2.45
Election funding
div 14.3 hdg(prev pt 14 div 3 hdg) renum LA (see A2000‑76 s 24)
Who eligible votes are cast for
s 206(prev s 200) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 206 A1994‑14
am A1996‑56
sub A2001‑36 amdt 1.54
am A2004‑26 s 21
sub A2008‑13 s 43
Entitlement to funds
s 207(prev s 201) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 207 A1994‑14
am A1996‑56; A2001‑36 amdt 1.55; A2004‑26 s 22; A2008‑13 s 44
sub A2012‑28 s 20
am A2015‑5 s 23, s 24
(8), (9) exp 30 June 2016 (s 207 (9))
am A2023‑43 s 57
Threshold
s 208(prev s 202) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 208 A1994‑14
sub A1996‑56; A2001‑36 s 27
am A2004‑26 s 23, amdt 1.42, amdt 1.63
Claims for payment
s 209(prev s 203) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 209 A1994‑14
om A1996‑56
Claims by party reporting agents
s 210(prev s 204) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 210 A1994‑14
om A1996‑56
Determination of claims
s 211(prev s 205) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 211 A1994‑14
om A1996‑56
Making of payments
s 212(prev s 206) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 212 A1994‑14
am A1996‑56; A2001‑36 amdt 1.56, amdt 1.57; LA (see A2001‑36 amdt 1.99); A2004‑26 s 24, amdt 1.63; A2008‑13 s 45, s 46; ss renum R26 LA
Revocation of determinations
s 213(prev s 207) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 213 A1994‑14
om A1996‑56
Death of candidate
s 214(prev s 208) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 214 A1994‑14
am A1996‑56; A2001‑36 amdt 1.58; A2004‑26 s 26; A2008‑13 s 47
Application voluntary
s 215(prev s 209) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 215 A1994‑14
am A1996‑56
Administrative expenditure funding
div 14.3A hdg ins A2012‑28 s 21
Period between polling day and declaration of poll
s 215Ains A2012‑28 s 21
Eligibility of party for payment for administrative expenditure
s 215Bins A2012‑28 s 21
Payment to eligible parties for administrative expenditure
s 215Cins A2012‑28 s 21
Eligibility of non‑party MLAs for payment for administrative expenditure
s 215Dins A2012‑28 s 21
Payment to non‑party MLAs for administrative expenditure
s 215Eins A2012‑28 s 21
Working out indexation for administrative expenditure
s 215Fins A2012‑28 s 21
am A2025‑29 amdt 4.64
Payments for administrative expenditure not to be used for electoral expenditure
s 215Gins A2012‑28 s 21
am A2015‑5 s 25, s 26
Gifts and certain loans—records and disclosure
div 14.4 hdg(prev pt 14 div 4 hdg) renum LA (see A2000‑76 s 24)
sub A2012‑28 s 22
Application—div 14.4
s 215Hins A2012‑28 s 23
Definitions—div 14.4
s 216 hdgsub A2001‑36 amdt 1.59; A2012‑28 s 24
s 216(prev s 210) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 216 A1994‑14
sub A2023‑43 s 58
def anonymous gift ins A2015‑5 s 27
sub A2023‑43 s 58
def anonymously ins A2012‑28 s 25
om A2023‑43 s 58
def defined details sub A2023‑43 s 58
def gift om A2001‑36 amdt 1.60
def small anonymous gift ins A2012‑28 s 25
om A2015‑5 s 28
Records of gifts
s 216Ains A2012‑28 s 26
am A2015‑5 ss 29-34; pars renum R43 LA; A2020‑51 s 9, s 10
sub A2023‑43 s 58
Regular disclosure of gifts
s 216Bins A2023‑43 s 58
Disclosure of gifts by non-party candidates
s 217 hdgsub A2012‑28 s 27
s 217(prev s 211) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 217 A1994‑14
am A2001‑36 s 28; A2001‑44 amdt 1.1360, amdt 1.1361; A2002‑30 amdt 3.353; A2004‑26 s 27; A2008‑13 s 48; A2012‑28 s 28, s 29; A2023‑43 s 59, amdt 2.46; A2025‑29 amdt 4.64
Disclosure of gifts—non-party groups
s 218(prev s 212) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 218 A1994‑14
am A2001‑36 s 29; A2001‑44 amdt 1.1362, amdt 1.1363; A2002‑30 amdt 3.353
om A2008‑13 s 49
Certain loans not to be received
s 218Ains A2001‑36 s 30
am A2004‑26 amdt 1.43, amdt 1.44, amdt 1.60; ss, pars renum R16 LA (see A2004‑26 amdt 1.66); A2008‑13 ss 50‑54; ss and pars renum R26 LA; A2012‑28 ss 30-32, s 35
def financial institution reloc to s 198 A2012‑28 s 33
def loan reloc to s 198 A2012‑28 s 34
Nil returns
s 219(prev s 213) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 219 A1994‑14
am A2008‑13 s 55
Disclosure of gifts by third‑party campaigners
s 220(prev s 214) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 220 A1994‑14
am A1996‑56; A2001‑36 s 31 and amdt 1.61; LA (see A2001‑36 amdt 1.99); A2001‑44 amdt 1.1364, amdt 1.1365; A2002‑30 amdt 3.353; A2004‑26 amdt 1.60, amdt 1.63
sub A2012‑28 s 36
am A2015‑5 s 35; A2023‑43 s 60; A2025‑29 amdt 4.64
Disclosure of gifts made to candidates
s 221 hdgsub A2008‑13 s 56
s 221(prev s 215) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 221 A1994‑14
am A1996‑56; LA (see A2001‑36 amdt 1.99); A2001‑44 amdts 1.1366-1.1369; A2002‑30 amdt 3.353; A2004‑26 s 28, s 29; A2008‑13 s 57, s 58; A2011‑28 amdt 3.77
om A2012‑28 s 37
Annual returns of donations
s 221Ains A1996‑56
sub A2001‑36 s 32
am A2001‑44 amdts 1.1370-1.1372; A2002‑30 amdt 3.353; A2004‑26 s 30; A2004‑26 amdt 1.60; A2008‑13 ss 59‑61
om A2012‑28 s 37
Advice about obligations to make returns
s 221Bins A1996‑56
sub A2001‑36 s 32
am A2004‑26 amdt 1.60; A2008‑13 s 62, s 63
om A2012‑28 s 37
Restrictions on acceptance of gifts
s 222 hdgsub A2015‑5 s 36
s 222(prev s 216) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 222 A1994‑14
sub A2001‑36 s 32
am A2004‑26 s 31, amdt 1.45, amdt 1.60; pars renum R16 LA (see A2004‑26 amdt 1.66); A2008‑13 ss 64-70; ss and pars renum R26 LA; A2012‑28 ss 38-44; ss renum R36 LA
am A2015‑5 ss 37-41
Gifts from property developers
div 14.4A hdg ins A2020‑51 s 11
Application—div 14.4A
s 222Ains A2020‑51 s 11
am A2023‑43 s 61, s 62
Definitions—div 14.4A
s 222Bins A2020‑51 s 11
am A2023-36 amdt 1.116
def decided ins A2020‑51 s 11
sub A2023-36 amdt 1.114
def gift ins A2020‑51 s 11
def make ins A2020‑51 s 11
am A2023-36 amdt 1.115
def political entity ins A2020‑51 s 11
sub A2023‑43 s 63
Meaning of property developer—div 14.4A
s 222Cins A2020‑51 s 11
am A2023-36 amdt 1.117
Meaning of close associate—div 14.4A
s 222Dins A2020‑51 s 11
Meaning of relevant planning application—div 14.4A
s 222Eins A2020‑51 s 11
am A2023-36 s 1.118, s 1.119
(3), (5) exp 27 November 2031 (s 222E (5))
Ban on gifts from property developers etc—less than $250
s 222Fins A2020‑51 s 11
Ban on gifts from property developers etc—$250 or more
s 222Gins A2020‑51 s 11
am A2023‑43 s 64, s 65; pars renum R65 LA
Ban on acceptance of gifts from property developers etc—less than $250
s 222Hins A2020‑51 s 11
Ban on acceptance of gifts from property developers etc—$250 or more
s 222Iins A2020‑51 s 11
Gifts from people that become property developers etc
s 222Jins A2020‑51 s 11
Declaration that corporation not a property developer
s 222Kins A2020‑51 s 11
am A2023‑43 ss 66-69; A2025‑29 amdt 4.64
Gifts from foreign entities—div 14.4B
div 14.4B hdg ins A2023‑43 s 70
Application—div 14.4B
s 222Lins A2023‑43 s 70
Definitions—div 14.4B
s 222Mins A2023‑43 s 70
def foreign entity ins A2023‑43 s 70
def gift ins A2023‑43 s 70
def political entity ins A2023‑43 s 70
Ban on gifts given by or on behalf of foreign entities—less than $250
s 222Nins A2023‑43 s 70
Ban on gifts given by or on behalf of foreign entities—$250 or more
s 222Oins A2023‑43 s 70
Ban on acceptance of gifts given by or on behalf of foreign entities—less than $250
s 222Pins A2023‑43 s 70
Ban on acceptance of gifts given by or on behalf of foreign entities—$250 or more
s 222Qins A2023‑43 s 70
Disclosure of electoral expenditure
div 14.5 hdg(prev pt 14 div 5 hdg) renum LA (see A2000‑76 s 24)
Definitions for div 14.5
s 223 hdgsub A2001‑36 amdt 1.62
s 223(prev s 217) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 223 A1994‑14; A2001‑36 amdt 1.99
am A2001‑36 amdt 1.64, amdt 1.65
def broadcaster om A2012‑28 s 45
def electoral advertisement reloc to s 198 A2012‑28 s 46
def electoral expenditure am A1996‑56 s 16; LA (see A2001‑36 amdt 1.99); A2008‑13 s 71, s 72
om A2012‑28 s 47
def participant ins A2001‑36 amdt 1.63
am A2004‑26 s 32; A2008‑13 s 73
def relates ins A2001‑36 amdt 1.63
om A2012‑28 s 47
Returns of electoral expenditure
s 224(prev s 218) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 224 A1994‑14; A2001‑36 amdt 1.99
am A1996‑56; A2001‑36 amdt 1.66, amdt 1.67; LA (see A2001‑36 amdt 1.99); A2001‑44 amdt 1.1373, amdt 1.1374; A2002‑30 amdt 3.353; A2004‑26 s 33, amdt 1.60, amdt 1.63; A2008‑13 ss 74-76; ss renum R26 LA
sub A2012‑28 s 48
am A2015‑5 ss 42-44; ss renum R44 LA; A2025‑29 amdt 4.64
Nil returns
s 225(prev s 219) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 225 A1994‑14
am A1996‑56; A2001‑36 amdt 1.68; A2004‑26 amdt 1.63; A2008‑13 s 77; ss renum R26 LA
Returns by broadcasters and publishers
s 226(prev s 220) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 226 A1994‑14
am A2001‑44 amdt 1.1375, amdt 1.1376; A2002‑30 amdt 3.353; A2004‑26 s 34; A2008‑13 s 78; A2025‑29 amdt 4.64
Multiple elections on same day
s 227(prev s 221) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 227 A1994‑14
am A2001‑44 amdt 1.1377
Annual returns
div 14.6 hdg(prev pt 14 div 6 hdg) renum LA (see A2000‑76 s 24)
Meaning of defined particulars for div 14.6
s 228 hdgsub A2001‑36 amdt 1.69
s 228(prev s 222) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 228 A1994‑14
am A2008‑13 s 79
Fund-raising events
s 229(prev s 223) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 229 A1994‑14
om A1996‑56
Annual returns by parties and MLAs
s 230 hdgsub A2004‑26 amdt 1.46
s 230(prev s 224) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 230 A1994‑14
am A1996‑56; A2000‑50 s 4
sub A2001‑36 s 33
am LA (see A2001‑36 amdt 1.99); A2001‑44 amdt 1.1378 (as sub A2001‑36 amdt 2.2), amdt 1.1379; A2002‑30 amdt 3.353; A2004‑26 amdt 1.60, amdt 1.63; A2008‑13 ss 80-82; ss renum R26 LA; A2011‑28 amdt 3.77; A2012‑28 s 49, s 50; A2015‑5 ss 45-48; A2023‑43 amdt 2.47, amdt 2.48; A2025‑29 amdt 4.64
Periods of less than financial year
s 231(prev s 225) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 231 A1994‑14
sub A2001‑36 s 33
am A2004‑26 amdt 1.47, amdt 1.60, amdt 1.63, amdt 1.64; pars renum R16 LA (see A2004‑26 amdt 1.66)
Returns by parties under Commonwealth Electoral Act
s 231Ains A1996‑56
om A2008‑13 s 83
Annual returns by associated entities
s 231B hdgsub A2012‑28 s 51; A2015‑5 s 49
s 231Bins A1996‑56
sub A2001‑36 s 34
am A2001‑44 amdt 1.1380, 1.1381; A2002‑30 amdt 3.353; A2004‑26 amdt 1.64; A2008‑13 s 84; A2012‑28 s 52; A2015‑5 s 50; A2025‑29 amdt 4.64
Returns by associated entities under Commonwealth Electoral Act
s 231Cins A1996‑56
om A2008‑13 s 85
Amounts received
s 232(prev s 226) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 232 A1994‑14
sub A1996‑56; A2001‑36 s 35
am A2004‑26 amdt 1.60, amdt 1.64
sub A2008‑13 s 86
am A2010‑43 amdt 1.11; A2012‑28 ss 53-56; ss renum R36 LA; A2015‑5 ss 51-53; pars renum R44 LA; A2023‑43 s 71, s 72; pars renum R65 LA; A2025‑29 amdt 3.95
Amounts paid
s 233(prev s 227) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 233 A1994‑14
am A1996‑56
om A2001‑36 s 35
Outstanding amounts
s 234(prev s 228) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 234 A1994‑14
am A1994‑78; A1996‑56; A2001‑36 amdt 1.70; A2004‑26 amdt 1.60; A2008‑13 s 87
Regulations
s 234Ains A1996‑56
Compliance
div 14.7 hdg(prev pt 14 div 7 hdg) renum LA (see A2000‑76 s 24)
Definitions for div 14.7
s 235(prev s 229) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 235 A1994‑14
sub A2001‑36 amdt 1.71
Offences
s 236(prev s 230) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 236 A1994‑14
am A1996‑56; A1998‑54; A2001‑36 amdt 1.72; LA (see A2001‑36 amdt 1.99); A2002‑30 amdt 3.310; A2003‑54 s 6; A2004‑26 amdt 1.63; A2008‑13 s 88; ss renum R26 LA
sub A2012‑28 s 57
Investigation notices generally
s 237(prev s 231) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 237 A1994‑14
am A1996‑56; A1998‑54
sub A2001‑36 s 36
am A2002‑30 amdt 3.311, amdt 3.352; A2004‑26 amdt 1.48, amdt 1.49, amdt 1.63
Investigation notices about associated entities
s 237Ains A2001‑36 s 36
am A2002‑30 amdt 3.311; A2008‑37 amdt 1.140, A2008‑37 amdt 1.147
Investigation notice offences
s 237Bins A2001‑36 s 36
Investigation—search warrants
s 238(prev s 232) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 238 A1994‑14
am A2023‑43 amdt 2.49, amdt 2.50
Records
s 239(prev s 233) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 239 A1994‑14
am A1996‑56; A2001‑36 amdt 1.73; A2003‑54 s 7;
A2004‑26amdt 1.60; A2023‑43 amdt 2.50
Miscellaneous
div 14.8 hdg(prev pt 14 div 8 hdg) renum LA (see A2000‑76 s 24)
Inability to complete returns
s 240(prev s 234) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 240 A1994‑14
sub A2023‑43 amdt 2.51
Noncompliance with pt 14
s 241(prev s 235) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 241 A1994‑14
am A2001‑36 amdt 1.74; A2004‑26 s 35; A2008‑13 s 89; pars renum R26 LA; A2023‑43 amdt 2.52
Amendment of returns
s 242(prev s 236) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 242 A1994‑14
am A1996‑56; A2001‑36 amdt 1.75; A2004‑26 amdt 1.60, A2008‑37 amdt 1.147
Copies of returns to be available for public inspection
s 243(prev s 237) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 243 A1994‑14
am A1996‑56
sub A2001‑36 s 37
am A2001‑44 amdt 1.1382, amdt 1.1383; A2012‑28 ss 58‑62; A2013-41 s 45; A2015‑5 s 54; A2015‑11 amdt 1.25; A2020‑28 s 24; A2025‑29 amdt 4.64
Exception for making copies of returns available for inspection
s 243AAins A2023‑43 s 73
Commissioner must publish certain information given under s 216A
s 243A hdgsub A2015‑5 s 55
s 243Ains A2012‑28 s 63
am A2015‑5 s 56; A2023‑43 amdt 1.6
Notification and review of decisions
pt 15 hdgins A1994‑14
sub A2008‑37 amdt 1.141
Meaning of internal review notice—Act
s 244 hdgsub A2001‑36 amdt 1.76; A2011‑28 amdt 3.68
s 244(prev s 238) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 244 A1994‑14
sub A2008‑37 amdt 1.141
Definitions—pt 15
s 245(prev s 239) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 245 A1994‑14
am A1996‑56; A2001‑36 amdts 1.77-1.79; LA (see A2001‑36 amdt 1.99); A2004‑26 amdt 1.61, amdt 1.63
sub A2008‑37 amdt 1.141
def internally reviewable decision ins A2008‑37 amdt 1.141
def person ins A2008‑37 amdt 1.141
def reviewable decision ins A2008‑37 amdt 1.141
Internal review notices
s 246(prev s 240) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 246 A1994‑14
sub A2008‑37 amdt 1.141
am A2025‑29 amdt 4.64
Applications for internal review
s 247(prev s 241) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 247 A1994‑14
am A2001‑36 s 38; LA (see A2001‑36 amdt 1.99); A2001‑44 amdt 1.1384; A2004‑26 amdt 1.61, amdt 1.63
sub A2008‑37 amdt 1.141
am A2025‑29 amdt 4.64
Stay of reviewable decisions
s 248(prev s 242) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 248 A1994‑14
sub A2008‑37 amdt 1.141
Review by electoral commission
s 249(prev s 243) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 249 A1994‑14
sub A2008‑37 amdt 1.141
Reviewable decision notices
s 249Ains A2008‑37 amdt 1.141
am A2025‑29 amdt 4.64
Applications for review
s 249Bins A2008‑37 amdt 1.141
am A2025‑29 amdt 4.64
Disputed elections, eligibility and vacancies
pt 16 hdgins A1994‑14
Preliminary
div 16.1 hdg(prev pt 16 div 1 hdg) renum LA (see A2000‑76 s 24)
Definitions for pt 16
s 250 hdgsub A2001‑36 amdt 1.80
s 250(prev s 244) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 250 A1994‑14
am A2001‑36 amdts 1.81-1.83
def contravention ins A2002‑30 amdt 3.312
def court om A2002‑30 amdt 3.313
def Court of Disputed Elections ins A2002‑30 amdt 3.313
def illegal practice om A2002‑30 amdt 3.314
def proceeding sub A2002‑30 amdt 3.315
def Speaker ins A2002‑30 amdt 3.316
def undue influence sub A2002‑30 amdt 3.317
am A2023-57 amdt 1.5; A2025‑29 amdt 3.96
References in pt 16 to contravention of sections
s 250A(prev s 250 (2)) renum as s 250A A2001‑36 amdt 1.82
om A2002‑30 amdt 3.318
Meaning of Speaker for pt 16
s 251 hdgsub A2001‑36 amdt 1.84
s 251(prev s 245) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 251 A1994‑14
sub A2002‑30 amdt 3.319
Jurisdiction and powers of Supreme Court
div 16.2 hdg(prev pt 16 div 2 hdg) renum LA (see A2000‑76 s 24)
Court of Disputed Elections
s 252(prev s 246) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 252 A1994‑14
Powers of the court
s 253(prev s 247) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 253 A1994‑14
Rules of court
s 254(prev s 248) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 254 A1994‑14
sub A2001‑44 amdt 1.1385
om A2002‑30 amdt 3.320
Decisions are final
s 255(prev s 249) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 255 A1994‑14
am A2002‑30 amdt 3.321; A2015‑50 amdt 3.101
Disputes elections
div 16.3 hdg(prev pt 16 div 3 hdg) renum LA (see A2000‑76 s 24)
Validity may be disputed after election
s 256(prev s 250) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 256 A1994‑14
am A2000‑76 s 17; A2020‑27 s 27, amdt 1.24; A2023‑43 s 74
Persons entitled to dispute elections
s 257(prev s 251) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 257 A1994‑14
Form of application
s 258(prev s 252) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 258 A1994‑14
Time for filing application
s 259(prev s 253) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 259 A1994‑14
Deposit as security for costs
s 260(prev s 254) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 260 A1994‑14
Registrar to serve copies of application on certain persons
s 261(prev s 255) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 261 A1994‑14
Parties to application under div 16.3
s 262(prev s 256) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 262 A1994‑14
sub A2002‑30 amdt 3.322
Withdrawal and abatement of application
s 263(prev s 257) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 263 A1994‑14
am A2001‑36 amdt 1.85, amdt 1.86; A2002‑30 amdt 3.323; A2015‑33 amdt 1.63, amdt 1.64; A2015‑50 amdt 3.102; A2023‑43 amdt 2.55
Hearing of applications
s 264(prev s 258) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 264 A1994‑14
am A2002‑30 amdt 3.324; A2004‑60 amdt 1.149
Declarations and orders
s 265(prev s 259) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 265 A1994‑14
am A2002‑30 amdt 3.325
Illegal practices
s 266(prev s 260) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 266 A1994‑14
am A2002‑30 amdt 3.326, amdt 3.351
Bribery or undue influence by person elected
s 267(prev s 261) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 267 A1994‑14
am A2002‑30 amdt 3.351
Immaterial delays and errors
s 268(prev s 262) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 268 A1994‑14
am A2002‑30 amdt 3.351; A2012‑1 s 15; A2020‑28 s 25
Inquiries by court
s 269(prev s 263) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 269 A1994‑14
am A2000‑76 s 18; A2002‑30 amdt 3.351
Rejected ballot papers
s 270(prev s 264) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 270 A1994‑14
am A2002‑30 amdt 3.351
Evidence that persons were not permitted to vote
s 271(prev s 265) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 271 A1994‑14
am A2002‑30 amdt 3.351; A2023‑43 amdt 2.56
Inspection of electoral papers
s 272(prev s 266) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 272 A1994‑14
am A2002‑30 amdt 3.351
Commissioner not prevented from accessing documents
s 273(prev s 267) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 273 A1994‑14
am A2002‑30 amdt 3.351
Registrar to serve copies of declarations on certain persons
s 274(prev s 268) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 274 A1994‑14
am A2002‑30 amdt 3.351
Effect of declarations
s 275(prev s 269) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 275 A1994‑14
am A2002‑30 amdt 3.351
Eligibility and vacancies
div 16.4 hdg(prev pt 16 div 4 hdg) renum LA (see A2000‑76 s 24)
Speaker to state case
s 276(prev s 270) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 276 A1994‑14
am A2002‑30 amdt 3.351
Parties to a referral
s 277(prev s 271) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 277 A1994‑14
am A2002‑30 amdt 3.351
Declarations and orders
s 278(prev s 272) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 278 A1994‑14
am A2002‑30 amdt 3.351
Registrar to serve copy of declarations on Speaker
s 279(prev s 273) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 279 A1994‑14
am A2002‑30 amdt 3.351
Effect of declarations
s 280(prev s 274) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 280 A1994‑14
am A2002‑30 amdt 3.351
Proceedings
div 16.5 hdg(prev pt 16 div 5 hdg) renum LA (see A2000‑76 s 24)
Procedure
s 281(prev s 275) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 281 A1994‑14
am A2002‑30 amdt 3.351
Legal representation limited
s 282(prev s 276) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 282 A1994‑14
am A1997‑96; A2002‑30 amdt 3.327
Admissibility of evidence
s 283(prev s 277) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 283 A1994‑14
am A2002‑30 amdt 3.351
Costs may be ordered against Territory
s 284(prev s 278) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 284 A1994‑14
sub A2002‑30 amdt 3.328
am A2013‑44 amdt 3.62
Electoral offences
pt 17 hdgins A1994‑14
Bribery and improper influence
div 17.1 hdg(prev pt 17 div 1 hdg) renum LA (see A2000‑76 s 24)
Bribery
s 285(prev s 279) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 285 A1994‑14
am A1998‑54
Influencing of votes by officers
s 286(prev s 280) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 286 A1994‑14
am A1998‑54; A2002‑30 amdt 3.329
Influencing votes of hospital and nursing home patients
s 287(prev s 281) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 287 A1994‑14
am A1998‑54
Protection of rights
div 17.2 hdg(prev pt 17 div 2 hdg) renum LA (see A2000‑76 s 24)
Violence and intimidation
s 288(prev s 282) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 288 A1994‑14
am A1998‑54
Discrimination on grounds of certain gifts
s 289 hdgsub A2012‑28 s 64
s 289(prev s 283) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 289 A1994‑14
am A1998‑54; A2001‑36 amdt 1.87; A2004‑26 amdt 1.65; A2012‑28 s 65, s 66
Employees’ right to leave of absence for voting
s 290(prev s 284) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 290 A1994‑14
am A1998‑54; A2023‑43 amdt 2.57
Campaigning offences
div 17.3 hdg(prev pt 17 div 3 hdg) renum LA (see A2000‑76 s 24)
Definitions for div 17.3
s 291 hdgsub A2001‑36 amdt 1.88
s 291(prev s 285) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 291 A1994‑14
def address am A2001‑36 amdt 1.89; A2004‑26 amdt 1.63, amdt 1.65
om A2008‑13 s 90
def disseminate sub A2001‑36 s 39
om A2012‑28 s 67
def polling place ins A1995‑33 s 5
am A1997‑91 sch
om A2001‑36 amdt 1.90
ins A2011‑28 amdt 3.69
am A2023‑43 amdt 1.7; pars renum R65 LA
def publish ins A2001‑36 s 40
om A2012‑28 s 68
def reportage or commentary am A2008‑13 s 91
Dissemination of unauthorised electoral matter
s 292(prev s 286) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 292 A1994‑14
am A1998‑54
sub A2001‑36 s 41
am A2004‑26 amdt 1.50
ss (3), (4) exp 1 January 2002 (s 292 (4))
sub A2008‑13 s 92
am A2020‑28 ss 26-30; ss renum R58 LA
(2), (4) exp 17 April 2021 (s 292 (4))
ss renum R60 LA
sub A2023‑43 s 75
Exceptions for news publications
s 293(prev s 287) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 293 A1994‑14
sub A2008‑13 s 92
amA2023‑43 amdt 2.58
Exception for electoral matter disseminated on social media by individuals acting in private capacity
s 293Ains A2015‑5 s 57
sub A2023‑43 s 76
Exceptions for dissemination of electoral matter on certain items
s 294(prev s 288) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 294 A1994‑14
sub A2008‑13 s 92
def government agency reloc to dict A2012‑28 s 69
amA2023‑43 amdt 2.59
Exception for certain Commonwealth licence holders
s 295(prev s 289) ins A1994‑14
renum as 295 A1994‑14
am A1997‑91
sub A2001‑36 s 42
am A2002‑30 amdt 3.330; A2004‑9 amdt 1.16
sub A2008‑13 s 92
Advertorials
s 296(prev s 290) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 296 A1994‑14
am A1998‑54
sub A2008‑13 s 92
Misleading electoral matter affecting casting of vote
s 297 hdgsub A2020‑51 s 12
s 297(prev s 291) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 297 A1994‑14
am A1998‑54
Misleading electoral advertising
s 297Ains A2020‑51 s 13
Inducement to illegal voting—representations of ballot papers
s 298(prev s 292) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 298 A1994‑14
am A1998‑54; A2023‑43 amdt 2.60
Graffiti
s 299(prev s 293) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 299 A1994‑14
am A1998‑54; A2002‑30 amdt 3.331; A2007‑25 amdt 1.37; A2023-36 amdt 1.120; A2023‑43 amdt 2.61
Defamation of candidates
s 300(prev s 294) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 300 A1994‑14
am A1998‑54
Publication of statements about candidates
s 301(prev s 295) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 301 A1994‑14
am A1998‑54; A2001‑36 amdt 1.91; A2004‑26 amdt 1.62, amdt 1.65; A2023‑43 amdt 2.62
Disruption of election meetings
s 302(prev s 296) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 302 A1994‑14
am A1998‑54
Canvassing within 100m of polling places
s 303(prev s 297) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 303 A1994‑14
sub A1995‑33
am A1997‑91; LA (see A2001‑36 amdt 1.99); A2001‑44 amdt 1.1386, amdt 1.1387; A2007‑25 amdt 1.38; A2020‑28 s 31, s 32; ss renum R58 LA
Badges and emblems in polling places
s 304(prev s 298) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 304 A1994‑14
am A1995‑33; A1998‑54; A2001‑36 amdt 1.92;
A2004‑26amdt 1.51
How-to-vote material in polling places
s 305(prev s 299) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 305 A1994‑14
am A1995‑33; A1998‑54
Evidence of authorisation of electoral matter
s 306(prev s 300) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 306 A1994‑14
am A2008‑13 s 93
Electronic voting offences
div 17.4 hdg(prev div 17.3A hdg) ins A2000‑76 s 19
renum LA (see A2000‑76 s 24)
Interfering with electronic voting devices etc
s 306Ains A2000‑76 s 19
Interfering with electronic counting devices etc
s 306Bins A2000‑76 s 19
Voting fraud
div 17.5 hdg(prev pt 17 div 4 hdg) renum LA (see A2000‑76 s 24)
Voting fraud
s 307(prev s 301) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 307 A1994‑14
am A1997‑91; A1998‑54; A2023‑43 amdt 1.8; pars renum R65 LA
Interpretation—electoral papers
s 308(prev s 302) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 308 A1994‑14
om A2001‑36 amdt 1.93
Electoral papers
div 17.6 hdg(prev pt 17 div 5 hdg) renum LA (see A2000‑76 s 24)
Electoral papers—forgery
s 309(prev s 303) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 309 A1994‑14
am A1998‑54
om A2004‑15 amdt 2.64
Electoral papers—forfeiture
s 310(prev s 304) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 310 A1994‑14
am A2004‑15 amdt 2.65
Electoral papers—unauthorised possession
s 311(prev s 305) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 311 A1994‑14
am A1998‑54
Electoral papers—false or misleading statements
s 312(prev s 306) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 312 A1994‑14
am A1998‑54
om A2004‑15 amdt 2.66
Electoral papers—defacement etc
s 313(prev s 307) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 313 A1994‑14
am A1998‑54
Electoral papers—signatures
s 314(prev s 308) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 314 A1994‑14
am A1998‑54; A2023‑43 amdt 2.63, amdt 2.64
Electoral papers—witnesses
s 315(prev s 309) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 315 A1994‑14
am A1998‑54; A2023‑43 amdts 2.65-2.67
Ballot papers—photographs
s 315Ains A2008‑13 s 94
Official functions
div 17.7 hdg (prev pt 17 div 6 hdg) renum LA (see A2000‑76 s 24)
Improper influence—members of electoral commission etc
s 316(prev s 310) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 316 A1994‑14
am A1998‑54
Unauthorised actions by officers
s 317(prev s 311) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 317 A1994‑14
am A1998‑54; A2023‑43 amdt 2.68
Identification of voters and votes
s 318(prev s 312) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 318 A1994‑14
am A1998‑54; A2023‑43 amdt 2.69
Responses to official questions
s 319(prev s 313) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 319 A1994‑14
am A1998‑54; A2020‑27 s 28, amdt 1.25; A2023‑43 s 77
Control of behaviour at voting centres
s 320(prev s 314) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 320 A1994‑14
am A1997‑91; A1998‑54; A2023‑43 amdt 1.9; pars renum R65 LA
Enforcement proceedings
pt 18 hdgins A1994‑14
Injunctions
div 18.1 hdg(prev pt 18 div 1 hdg) renum LA (see A2000‑76 s 24)
Restraining conduct
s 321(prev s 315) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 321 A1994‑14
sub A2002‑30 amdt 3.332
am A2023‑43 amdt 2.70
Requiring things to be done
s 322(prev s 316) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 322 A1994‑14
sub A2002‑30 amdt 3.332
am A2023‑43 amdt 2.70
Commissioner not required to give undertakings as to damages
s 323(prev s 317) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 323 A1994‑14
am A2002‑30 amdt 3.333; A2023‑43 amdt 2.71
Powers of the court
s 324(prev s 318) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 324 A1994‑14
Prosecutions
div 18.2 hdg(prev pt 18 div 2 hdg) renum LA (see A2000‑76 s 24)
Investigation of complaints
s 325(prev s 319) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 325 A1994‑14
Commissioner may prosecute enrolment and voting offences
s 326(prev s 320) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 326 A1994‑14
Service of certain process by mail
s 327(prev s 321) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 327 A1994‑14
am A2002‑30 amdt 3.334
Miscellaneous
pt 19 hdgins A1994‑14
Extension of time for acts by officers
s 328(prev s 322) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 328 A1994‑14
Restrictions on sending completed ballot and voting papers by fax
s 329(prev s 323) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 329 A1994‑14
sub A2002‑30 amdt 3.335
Forms—provision and assistance
s 330(prev s 324) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 330 A1994‑14
Compliance with approved forms
s 331(prev s 325) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 331 A1994‑14
om A2001‑44 amdt 1.1388
Correcting delays, errors and omissions
s 332(prev s 326) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 332 A1994‑14
am A2001‑44 amdts 1.1389-1.1391; A2012‑1 s 16; A2025‑29 amdt 4.64
Voting statistics to be published
s 333(prev s 327) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 333 A1994‑14
am A2000‑76 s 20; A2001‑44 amdt 1.1392, amdt 1.1393; A2013-41 s 45; A2025‑29 amdt 4.64
Collecting further statistical information
s 334(prev s 328) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 334 A1994‑14
Storage and destruction of electoral papers
s 335(prev s 329) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 335 A1994‑14
sub A2002‑30 amdt 3.336
Administrative arrangements with Commonwealth and States
s 336(prev s 330) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 336 A1994‑14
sub A2001‑36 amdt 1.94
Evidentiary certificates
s 337(prev s 331) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 337 A1994‑14
am A2001‑36 amdt 1.95; LA (see A2001‑36 amdt 1.99); A2004‑26 amdt 1.51
Acts and omissions of representatives
s 338(prev s 332) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 338 A1994‑14
sub A2002‑30 amdt 3.337; A2004‑15 amdt 1.12
Assistance for Speaker
s 339(prev s 333) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 339 A1994‑14
om A2000‑76 s 21
ins A2017‑41 s 16
Head of service to provide assistance etc
s 340 hdgsub A2000‑76 s 22
am A2011‑22 amdt 1.188
sub A2017‑28 amdt 3.12
s 340(prev s 334) ins A1994‑14
renum as 340 A1994‑14
am A2000‑76 s 22; A2011‑22 amdt 1.188; A2016‑52 amdt 1.78
Approved forms
s 340Ains A2001‑44 amdt 1.1394
am A2002‑30 amdt 3.338; A2011‑28 amdt 3.77; A2025‑29 amdt 4.64
Determination of fees
s 340B(prev s 7A) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 8 A1994‑14
(prev s 8) sub A2001‑44 amdt 1.1286
am A2011‑28 amdt 3.77
reloc and renum as s 340B A2013-41 s 20
am A2025‑29 amdt 4.64
Regulation-making power
s 341(prev s 335) ins A1994‑14
renum as s 341 A1994‑14
am A1998‑54
sub A2000‑76 s 23
am A2001‑44 amdt 1.1395, amdt 1.1396; A2008‑13 amdt 1.1; A2013-41 s 40; A2025‑29 amdt 4.64
Transitional
pt 20 hdgins A2001‑36 s 43
exp 2 March 2002 (s 345 (2))
ins A2003‑54 s 8
exp 31 December 2004 (s 342 (2))
Application of amendments by Electoral Amendment Act 2003
s 342ins A2001‑36 s 43
exp 29 August 2001 (s 345 (1))
ins A2003‑54 s 8
exp 31 December 2004 (s 342 (2))
Registered parties to provide up-to-date copies of their constitutions
s 343ins A2001‑36 s 43
exp 29 August 2001 (s 345 (1))
Application of certain amendments made by Electoral Amendment Act 2001
s 344ins A2001‑36 s 43
exp 2 March 2002 (s 345 (2))
Expiry of pt 20
s 345ins A2001‑36 s 43
exp 2 March 2002 (s 345 (2))
Transitional—Electoral Legislation Amendment Act 2008
pt 30 hdgins A2008‑13 s 95
exp 21 May 2010 (s 502)
Transitional—disclosure by candidates
s 500ins A2008‑13 s 95
exp 21 May 2010 (s 502)
Transitional—disclosure by donors
s 500Ains A2008‑13 s 95
exp 21 May 2010 (s 502)
Transitional—certain other disclosure thresholds
s 500Bins A2008‑13 s 95
exp 21 May 2010 (s 502)
Transitional—annual returns by parties, MLAs and associated entities
s 500Cins A2008‑13 s 95
exp 21 May 2010 (s 502)
Transitional regulations
s 501ins A2008‑13 s 95
exp 21 May 2010 (s 502)
Expiry—pt 30
s 502ins A2008‑13 s 95
exp 21 May 2010 (s 502)
Transitional—Electoral Amendment Act 2012
pt 31 hdgins A2012‑28 s 70
exp 1 July 2013 (s 511)
ACT election account
s 505ins A2012‑28 s 70
exp 1 July 2013 (s 511)
Capped expenditure period
s 506ins A2012‑28 s 70
exp 1 July 2013 (s 511)
Annual returns of donations
s 507ins A2012‑28 s 70
exp 1 July 2013 (s 511)
Annual returns by parties and MLAs
s 508ins A2012‑28 s 70
exp 1 July 2013 (s 511)
Annual returns by associated entities
s 509ins A2012‑28 s 70
exp 1 July 2013 (s 511)
Transitional regulations
s 510ins A2012‑28 s 70
exp 1 July 2013 (s 511)
Expiry—pt 31
s 511ins A2012‑28 s 70
exp 1 July 2013 (s 511)
Transitional—Officers of the Assembly Legislation Amendment Act 2013
pt 32 hdgins A2013-41 s 41
exp 1 July 2015 (s 516)
Existing appointment of electoral commission members
s 515ins A2013-41 s 41
exp 1 July 2015 (s 516)
Expiry—pt 32
s 516ins A2013-41 s 41
exp 1 July 2015 (s 516)
Transitional—Electoral Amendment Act 2020
pt 33 hdgins A2020‑51 s 14
exp 1 October 2021 (s 519)
Transitional—gifts from property developers in pre‑commencement period
s 517ins A2020‑51 s 14
exp 1 October 2021 (s 519)
Transitional regulations
s 518ins A2020‑51 s 14
exp 1 October 2021 (s 519)
Expiry—pt 33
s 519ins A2020‑51 s 14
exp 1 October 2021 (s 519)
Form of ballot paper
sch 1ins A1994‑14
am A2001‑36 amdt 1.97; A2004‑26 amdt 1.52
Ballot papers—printing of names and collation
sch 2ins A1994‑14
am A2001‑37 s 4; A2014‑29 s 9
Preliminary scrutiny of declaration voting papers
sch 3ins A1994‑14
am A1997‑91; A2001‑36 s 44, s 45; A2001‑44 amdt 1.1397; A2004‑26 s 36; A2008‑13 s 96; A2020‑28 s 33, s 34; pars renum R58 LA; A2023‑43 amdt 1.10
Ascertaining result of poll
sch 4ins A1994‑14
am A1994‑78; A1997‑91; A2008‑13 s 97, amdts 1.2-1.7; A2015‑5 ss 58-61; A2020‑28 s 35; A2023‑43 s 78, amdts 2.72-2.74
Internally reviewable decisions
sch 5ins A2008‑37 amdt 1.142
am A2015‑50 amdt 3.103
Dictionary
dictins A2001‑36 amdt 1.98
defs reloc from s 3 A2001‑36 amdt 1.3
am A2002‑30 amdt 3.339; A2006‑23 amdt 1.194; A2006‑36 s 5; A2007‑25 amdt 1.39; A2008‑13 amdt 1.8; A2008‑37 amdt 1.143; A2011‑22 amdt 1.189, amdt 1.190; A2011‑28 amdts 3.70-3.72; A2012‑21 amdt 3.57; A2012‑28 s 71; A2013‑44 amdt 3.63; A2015‑5 s 62; A2016‑52 amdt 1.79; A2020‑51 s 15; A2023-36 amdt 1.121; A2023‑43 amdt 2.75; A2025‑29 amdt 3.97
def AAT ins A1994‑14 s 6
reloc from s 3 A2001‑36 amdt 1.3
om A2008‑13 amdt 1.9
def abbreviation ins A2001‑36 amdt 1.98
sub A2004‑26 amdt 1.53
def ACT election account ins A2012‑21 s 72
om A2015‑5 s 63
def address ins A1994‑14 s 6
reloc from s 3 A2001‑36 amdt 1.3
sub A2008‑13 s 98
def amount ins A2001‑36 amdt 1.98
am A2012‑28 s 90
def anonymous gift ins A2015‑5 s 64
def anonymously ins A2012‑21 s 72
om A2023‑43 amdt 1.11
def Antarctica ins A2001‑36 amdt 1.98
def Antarctic elector ins A1994‑14 s 6
reloc from s 3 A2001‑36 amdt 1.3
def application ins A2001‑36 amdt 1.98
def approved ins A1994‑14 s 6
reloc from s 3 A2001‑36 amdt 1.3
om A2001‑44 amdt 1.1398
def approved computer program ins A2000‑76 s 4
reloc from s 3 A2001‑36 amdt 1.3
sub A2023‑43 s 79
def approved electronic device ins A2020‑27 s 29
om A2020‑27 amdt 1.26
ins A2023‑43 s 80
def Assembly ins A1994‑14 s 6
reloc from s 3 A2001‑36 amdt 1.3
def assistant returning officer ins A2001‑36 amdt 1.98
def associated entity ins A2001‑36 amdt 1.98
am A2012‑28 s 90
def augmented commission am A1994‑14 s 6
reloc from s 3 A2001‑36 amdt 1.3
def Australian government body ins A2015‑5 s 64
def authorised delivery service ins A2004‑26 s 37
def authorised officer ins A1994‑14 s 6
reloc from s 3 A2001‑36 amdt 1.3
def authorised witness ins A2001‑36 amdt 1.98
om A2012‑1 s 17
def available for public inspection ins A2001‑36 amdt 1.98
def ballot group ins A2001‑36 amdt 1.98
om A2004‑26 amdt 1.54
def ballot group candidate ins A2001‑36 amdt 1.98
om A2004‑26 amdt 1.55
def ballot paper ins A2000‑76 s 4
reloc from s 3 A2001‑36 amdt 1.3
sub A2002‑30 amdt 3.340; A2008‑13 amdt 1.10
def bribery ins A2001‑36 amdt 1.98
def broadcast ins A1994‑14 s 6
reloc from s 3 A2001‑36 amdt 1.3
def broadcaster ins A2001‑36 amdt 1.98
sub A2012‑28 s 73
def called ins A2012‑21 s 74
def candidate ins A2001‑36 amdt 1.98
def candidate square ins A1994‑14 s 6
reloc from s 3 A2001‑36 amdt 1.3
sub A2002‑30 amdt 3.341
def capped expenditure period ins A2012‑21 s 74
def certified extract of electors ins A2012‑1 s 18
sub A2020‑28 s 36
def certified list of electors ins A1994‑14 s 6
reloc from s 3 A2001‑36 amdt 1.3
sub A2012‑1 s 18; A2020‑28 s 36
def close associate ins A2020‑51 s 16
def closed ins A1994‑14 s 6
reloc from s 3 A2001‑36 amdt 1.3
om A2020‑28 s 37
def column ins A2009‑13 amdt 1.11
def commissioner ins A1994‑14 s 6
reloc from s 3 A2001‑36 amdt 1.3
am A2013-41 s 42
def Commonwealth Electoral Act ins A1994‑14 s 6
reloc from s 3 A2001‑36 amdt 1.3
def Commonwealth roll ins A1994‑14 s 6
reloc from s 3 A2001‑36 amdt 1.3
def continuing candidate ins A2009‑13 amdt 1.11
def contravention ins A2001‑36 amdt 1.98
sub A2002‑30 amdt 3.342
def count ins A2009‑13 amdt 1.11
def count votes ins A2009‑13 amdt 1.11
def court ins A2001‑36 amdt 1.98
om A2002‑30 amdt 3.343
def Court of Disputed Elections ins A1994‑14 s 6
reloc from s 3 A2001‑36 amdt 1.3
sub A2002‑30 amdt 3.344; A2011‑28 amdt 3.73
def decided ins A2020‑51 s 16
def declaration vote ins A1994‑14 s 6
reloc from s 3 A2001‑36 amdt 1.3
am A2004‑26 s 38; A2020‑27 s 30; pars renum R58 LA; A2020‑27 amdt 1.27; pars renum R59 LA
sub A2023‑43 amdt 1.12
def declaration voting papers ins A1994‑14 s 6
reloc from s 3 A2001‑36 amdt 1.3
am A2001‑44 amdt 1.1399; A2012‑1 s 19; A2020‑27 s 31, s 32, amdt 1.28, amdt 1.29; A2023‑43 s 81, s 82
def defined details ins A2001‑36 amdt 1.98
am A2012‑28 s 75
def defined particulars ins A2001‑36 amdt 1.98
def determined fee ins A1994‑14 s 6
reloc from s 3 A2001‑36 amdt 1.3
om A2001‑44 amdt 1.1400
def disclosure period ins A2001‑36 amdt 1.98
am A2012‑28 s 90
def disposition of property ins A2001‑36 amdt 1.98
om A2012‑28 s 76
def disseminate ins A2001‑36 amdt 1.98
sub A2012‑28 s 77
def early polling place ins A2023‑43 amdt 1.13
def election ins A1994‑14 s 6
reloc from s 3 A2001‑36 amdt 1.3
def election period ins A1994‑14 s 6
reloc from s 3 A2001‑36 amdt 1.3
def elector ins A1994‑14 s 6
reloc from s 3 A2001‑36 amdt 1.3
def electoral advertisement ins A2001‑36 amdt 1.98
sub A2012‑28 s 78
def electoral commission reloc from s 3 A2001‑36 amdt 1.3
def electoral expenditure ins A2001‑36 amdt 1.98
sub A2012‑28 s 78; A2023‑43 amdt 1.14
def electoral matter ins A1994‑14 s 6
reloc from s 3 A2001‑36 amdt 1.3
def electoral paper ins A2001‑36 amdt 1.98
def electorate reloc from s 3 A2001‑36 amdt 1.3
def electronic form ins A2002‑30 amdt 3.345
def electronic vote ins A2020‑27 s 33
omA2020‑27 amdt 1.30
def electronic voting ins A2000‑76 s 4
reloc from s 3 A2001‑36 amdt 1.3
om A2020‑27 s 34
insA2020‑27 amdt 1.31
sub A2023‑43 amdt 1.14
def eligible elector ins A2001‑36 amdt 1.98
sub A2004‑26 s 39
om A2008‑13 s 99
def eligible overseas elector ins A1994‑14 s 6
reloc from s 3 A2001‑36 amdt 1.3
def eligible vote ins A2001‑36 amdt 1.98
am A2012‑28 s 90
def entity ins A2001‑36 amdt 1.98
am A2012‑28 s 90
def envelope ins A2009‑13 amdt 1.11
def excluded candidate ins A2009‑13 amdt 1.11
def expenditure cap ins A2012‑28 s 79
def extract ins A1994‑14 s 6
reloc from s 3 A2001‑36 amdt 1.3
sub A2002‑30 amdt 3.346
def extraordinary election ins A1994‑14 s 6
reloc from s 3 A2001‑36 amdt 1.3
def file ins A2001‑36 amdt 1.98
def financial controller ins A2001‑36 amdt 1.98
am A2012‑28 s 90
def financial institution ins A2012‑28 s 79
def financial representative ins A2012‑28 s 79
def foreign entity ins A2023‑43 amdt 1.15
def former MLA ins A2001‑36 amdt 1.98
def free facilities use ins A2023‑43 amdt 1.15
def general election ins A1994‑14 s 6
reloc from s 3 A2001‑36 amdt 1.3
def gift ins A2001‑36 amdt 1.98
sub A2012‑28 s 80; A2020‑51 s 17; A2023‑43 amdt 1.16
def government agency reloc from s 294 (4) A2012‑28 s 69
sub A2016‑52 amdt 1.80
def group ins A1994‑14 s 6
reloc from s 3 A2001‑36 amdt 1.3
sub A2002‑30 amdt 3.347
am A2008‑13 s 100
def homelessness polling place ins A2023‑43 amdt 1.17
def hospital ins A1994‑14 s 6
reloc from s 3 A2001‑36 amdt 1.3
def hour of nomination ins A1994‑14 s 6
reloc from s 3 A2001‑36 amdt 1.3
def illegal practice ins A2001‑36 amdt 1.98
om A2002‑30 amdt 3.348
def incurs ins A2012‑28 s 81
def index number ins A2012‑28 s 81
def internally reviewable decision ins A2008‑37 amdt 1.144
def internal review notice ins A2008‑37 amdt 1.144
def interstate declaration polling place ins A2023‑43 amdt 1.17
def investigation notice ins A2001‑36 amdt 1.98
def judge reloc from s 3 A2001‑36 amdt 1.3
om A2011‑28 amdt 3.74
def loan ins A2012‑28 s 81
def make ins A2020‑51 s 18
def member ins A2001‑36 amdt 1.98
om A2013-41 s 42
def MLA ins A1994‑14 s 6
reloc from s 3 A2001‑36 amdt 1.3
sub A2012‑28 s 82
def newspaper ins A2001‑36 amdt 1.98
def news publication ins A2008‑13 s 101
def next available preference ins A2009‑13 amdt 1.11
def non-party candidate grouping ins A2012‑28 s 83
def non-party group ins A2001‑36 amdt 1.98
om A2008‑13 s 102
def non-party MLA ins A2012‑28 s 83
def non-party prospective candidate grouping ins A2012‑28 s 83
def officer ins A2001‑36 amdt 1.98
def official error ins A1997‑91 s 4
reloc from s 3 A2001‑36 amdt 1.3
am A2020‑28 s 38
def OIC ins A1994‑14 s 6
reloc from s 3 A2001‑36 amdt 1.3
am A2023‑43 s 83
def ordinary election ins A1994‑14 s 6
reloc from s 3 A2001‑36 amdt 1.3
def ordinary vote ins A1994‑14 s 6
reloc from s 3 A2001‑36 amdt 1.3
def overseas electronic vote ins A2020‑27 s 35
om A2020‑27 amdt 1.32
def participant ins A2001‑36 amdt 1.98
def party ins A2001‑36 amdt 1.98
am A2012‑28 s 90
def party candidate ins A1994‑14 s 6
reloc from s 3 A2001‑36 amdt 1.3
def party grouping ins A2012‑28 s 83
def person ins A2001‑36 amdt 1.98
sub A2008‑37 amdt 1.145
def person, for part 14 ins A2012‑28 s 83
def place of nomination ins A1994‑14 s 6
reloc from s 3 A2001‑36 amdt 1.3
def political entity ins A2020‑51 s 18
sub A2023‑43 amdt 1.18
def political party ins A1994‑14 s 6
reloc from s 3 A2001‑36 amdt 1.3
def polling day ins A1994‑14 s 6
reloc from s 3 A2001‑36 amdt 1.3
sub A2002‑30 amdt 3.349
def polling place ins A2001‑36 amdt 1.98
sub A2011‑28 amdt 3.75
def post ins A2004‑26 s 40
def postal vote ins A1994‑14 s 6
reloc from s 3 A2001‑36 amdt 1.3
sub A2004‑26 s 41
def pre-election period ins A1994‑14 s 6
reloc from s 3 A2001‑36 amdt 1.3
def preliminary cetified extract of electors ins A2020‑28 s 39
def preliminary cetified list of electors ins A2020‑28 s 39
def proceeding ins A2001‑36 amdt 1.98
def property ins A2001‑36 amdt 1.98
om A2012‑28 s 84
def property developer ins A2020‑51 s 18
def prospective candidate ins A2012‑28 s 85
def publish ins A2001‑36 amdt 1.98
om A2012‑28 s 86
def quota ins A2009‑13 amdt 1.11
def redistribution reloc from s 3 A2001‑36 amdt 1.3
def register ins A2001‑36 amdt 1.98
am A2012‑28 s 90
def registered ins A2001‑36 amdt 1.98
sub A2004‑26 amdt 1.56
def registered ballot group ins A2001‑36 amdt 1.98
om A2004‑26 amdt 1.56
def registered industrial organisation ins A2001‑36 amdt 1.98
am A2012‑28 s 90
def registered officer ins A2001‑36 amdt 1.98
sub A2004‑26 amdt 1.57
def registered party ins A2001‑36 amdt 1.98
am A2004‑26 amdt 1.61
def register of ballot groups ins A2001‑36 amdt 1.98
om A2004‑26 amdt 1.58
def register of political parties ins A2001‑36 amdt 1.98
def registrar ins A2001‑36 amdt 1.98
def related ins A2001‑36 amdt 1.98
am A2004‑26 amdt 1.61; A2008‑13 s 103
sub A2012‑28 s 87
def relates ins A2001‑36 amdt 1.98
om A2012‑28 s 88
def relevant Assembly committee ins A2013-41 s 44
am A2022-4 amdt 1.15
def relevant planning application ins A2020‑51 s 18
def remand centre ins A2001‑36 amdt 1.98
om A2006‑23 amdt 1.195
def reportage or commentary ins A2001‑36 amdt 1.98
def reporting agent ins A2009‑13 amdt 1.11
am A2012‑28 s 90
def research personnel ins A2001‑36 amdt 1.98
def return ins A2001‑36 amdt 1.98
def returning officer ins A2001‑36 amdt 1.98
def reviewable decision ins A2001‑36 amdt 1.98
sub A2008‑37 amdt 1.145
def review statement ins A1994‑14 s 6
reloc from s 3 A2001‑36 amdt 1.3
om A2008‑37 amdt 1.146
def roll ins A1994‑14 s 6
reloc from s 3 A2001‑36 amdt 1.3
am A2011‑28 amdt 3.76
def scrutineer ins A1994‑14 s 6
reloc from s 3 A2001‑36 amdt 1.3
def scrutiny centre ins A1994‑14 s 6
reloc from s 3 A2001‑36 amdt 1.3
def secretary ins A1994‑14 s 6
reloc from s 3 A2001‑36 amdt 1.3
def small anonymous gift ins A2012‑28 s 89
om A2015‑5 s 65
def Speaker ins A2001‑36 amdt 1.98
sub A2002‑30 amdt 3.350
def special hospital ins A2001‑36 amdt 1.98
def sponsoring MLA ins A2001‑36 amdt 1.98
om A2004‑26 amdt 1.59
def staff ins A1994‑14 s 6
sub A1994‑38 sch 1 pt 32
reloc from s 3 A2001‑36 amdt 1.3
def station ins A2001‑36 amdt 1.98
def successful candidate ins A2009‑13 amdt 1.11
def supplementary cetified list of electors ins A2020‑28 s 39
def suppressed address ins A1994‑14 s 6
reloc from s 3 A2001‑36 amdt 1.3
def surplus ins A2009‑13 amdt 1.11
def third-party campaigner ins A2012‑28 s 89
def this Act ins A1994‑14 s 6
reloc from s 3 A2001‑36 amdt 1.3
om A2001‑44 amdt 1.1400
def total votes ins A2009‑13 amdt 1.11
def transfer value ins A2009‑13 amdt 1.11
def transmit ins A2001‑36 amdt 1.98
def undue influence ins A2001‑36 amdt 1.98
def visiting officer ins A2001‑36 amdt 1.98
Earlier republications
Some earlier republications were not numbered. The number in column 1 refers to the publication order.
Since 12 September 2001 every authorised republication has been published in electronic pdf format on the ACT legislation register. A selection of authorised republications have also been published in printed format. These republications are marked with an asterisk (*) in column 1. Electronic and printed versions of an authorised republication are identical.
Republication No and date Effective Last amendment made by Republication for R0A
22 Nov 201927 Aug 1993–
16 May 1994A1993-44 amendments by A1993-44 R0B
22 Nov 201917 May 1994–
5 June 1994A1994-14 amendments by A1994-14 R0C
22 Nov 20196 June 1994–
30 June 1994A1994-14 amendments by A1994-14 R0D
22 Nov 20191 July 1994–
24 Aug 1994A1994-38 amendments by A1994-38 R0E
22 Nov 20191 Sept 1994–
16 Nov 1994A1994-38 amendments by A1994-14 R1 (RI)
22 Nov 201917 Nov 1994–
2 Mar 1995A1994-78 amendments by A1994-78
reissued electronic republication of printed version
R1A
22 Nov 20193 Mar 1995–
4 Sept 1995A1994-78 amendments by A1994-14 R1B
22 Nov 20195 Sept 1995–
30 Oct 1995A1995-25 amendments by A1995-25 R1C
22 Nov 201931 Oct 1995–
17 Dec 1995A1995-33 amendments by A1995-33 R2 (RI)
22 Nov 201921 Dec 1995–
7 Oct 1996A1995-56 amendments by A1995-46 and A1995-56
reissued electronic republication of printed version
R2A
22 Nov 20198 Oct 1996–
28 Nov 1996A1995-56 modification by A1996-53 R2B
22 Nov 201929 Nov 1996–
23 June 1997A1996-56 amendments by A1996-56 R2C
22 Nov 201924 June 1997–
22 Sept 1997A1997-38 amendments by A1996-85 R2D
22 Nov 201923 Sept 1997–
30 Nov 1997A1997-41 amendments by A1997-41 R3 (RI)
22 Nov 20191 Dec 1997–
30 Apr 1998A1997-96 amendments by A1997-91
reissued electronic republication of printed version
R4 (RI)
22 Nov 201911 Dec 1998–
27 Sept 2000A1998-61 amendments by A1997-38,
A1997-96,
A1998-54 and A1998-61reissued electronic republication of printed version
R4A
22 Nov 201928 Sept 2000–
10 Apr 2001A2000-50 amendments by A2000-50 R4B
22 Nov 201911 Apr 2001–
28 June 2001A2000-76 amendments by A2000-76 R5
12 Sept 200112 Sept 2001–
31 Dec 2001A2001-44 amendments by A2001-3,
A2001-36,
A2001-37,
A2001-38 and A2001-44R6
9 Jan 20021 Jan 2002–
1 Mar 2002A2001-44 expiry of provisions (s 292 (3) and (4)) R7
2 Mar 20022 Mar 2002–
27 May 2002A2001-44 expiry of transitional provisions (pt 20) R8*
30 May 200228 May 2002–
16 Sept 2002A2002-11 amendments by A2002-11 R9
17 Sept 200217 Sept 2002–
8 Oct 2002A2002-30 amendments by A2002-30 R10
9 Oct 20029 Oct 2002–
10 Oct 2002A2002-32 amendments by A2002-32 R11
11 Oct 200211 Oct 2002–
30 June 2003A2002-39 amendments by A2002-39 R11 (RI)
10 Feb 200311 Oct 2002–
30 June 2003A2002-39 reissue for retrospective amendments by A2002-49 R12
1 July 20031 July 2003–
3 Dec 2003A2002-56 amendments by A2002-56 R13
4 Dec 20034 Dec 2003–
8 Apr 2004A2003-54 amendments by A2003-54 R14
9 Apr 20049 Apr 2004–
12 Apr 2004A2004-15 amendments by A2004-15 R15
13 Apr 200413 Apr 2004–
21 May 2004A2004-15 amendments by A2004-9 R16
22 May 200422 May 2004–
16 Oct 2004A2004-26 amendments by A2004-26 R17
17 Oct 200417 Oct 2004–
31 Dec 2004A2004-60 commenced expiry R18
1 Jan 20051 Jan 2005–
9 Jan 2005A2004-60 commenced expiry R19*
10 Jan 200510 Jan 2005–
6 July 2005A2004-60 amendments by A2004-60 R20
7 July 20057 July 2005–
1 June 2006A2004-60 amendments by A2004-39 R21
2 June 20062 June 2006–
27 Sept 2006A2006-23 amendments by A2006-23 R22
28 Sept 200628 Sept 2006–
28 Sept 2006A2006-40 amendments by A2006-36 R23
29 Sept 200629 Sept 2006–
13 Nov 2007A2006-40 amendments by A2006-40 R24
14 Nov 200714 Nov 2007–
30 Mar 2008A2007-33 amendments by A2007-33 R25
31 Mar 200831 Mar 2008–
20 May 2008A2007-33 amendments by A2007-25 R26
21 May 200821 May 2008–
1 Feb 2009A2008-13 amendments by A2008-13 R27
2 Feb 20092 Feb 2009–
2 Mar 2010A2008-37 amendments by A2008-37 R28*
3 Mar 20103 Mar 2010–
21 May 2010A2010-6 amendments by A2010-6 R29
22 May 201022 May 2010–
30 Nov 2010A2010-6 commenced expiry R30
1 Dec 20101 Dec 2010–
30 June 2011A2010-43 amendments by A2010-43 R31
1 July 20111 July 2011–
20 Sept 2011A2011-22 amendments by A2011-22 R32
21 Sept 201121 Sept 2011–
11 Dec 2011A2011-28 amendments by A2011-28 R33
12 Dec 201112 Dec 2011–
28 Feb 2012A2011-52 amendments by A2011-52 R34
29 Feb 201229 Feb 2012–
4 June 2012A2012-1 amendments by A2012-1 R35
5 June 20125 June 2012–
30 June 2012A2012-21 amendments by A2012-21 R36
1 July 20121 July 2012–
1 July 2013A2012‑28 amendments by A2012‑28 R37
2 July 20132 July 2013–
24 Nov 2013A2012‑28 expiry of transitional provisions (pt 31) R38
25 Nov 201325 Nov 2013–
1 Jan 2014A2013‑44 amendments by A2013‑44 R39
2 Jan 20142 Jan 2014–
30 June 2014A2013‑44 expiry of provisions (s 198AA (3) (h) and (4)) R40
1 July 20141 July 2014–
18 Aug 2014A2013‑44 amendments by A2013-41 R41
19 Aug 201419 Aug 2014–
18 Nov 2014A2014‑29 amendments by A2014‑29 R42
19 Nov 201419 Nov 2014–
4 Dec 2014A2014‑44 amendments by A2014‑44 R43
5 Dec 20145 Dec 2014–
2 Mar 2015A2014‑58 amendments by A2014‑58 R44
3 Mar 20153 Mar 2015–
20 May 2015A2015‑5 amendments by A2015‑5 R45
21 May 201521 May 2015–
1 July 2015A2015‑11 amendments by A2015‑11 R46
2 July 20152 July 2015–
13 Oct 2015A2015‑11 expiry of transitional provisions (pt 32) R47
14 Oct 201514 Oct 2015–
8 Dec 2015A2015‑33 amendments by A2015‑33 R48
9 Dec 20159 Dec 2015–
31 Dec 2015A2015‑50 amendments by A2015‑50 R49
1 Jan 20161 Jan 2016–
1 Mar 2016A2015‑50 expiry of provision (s 205D (2), (3)) R50
2 Mar 20162 Mar 2016–
26 Apr 2016A2016‑4 amendments by A2016‑4 R51
27 Apr 201627 Apr 2016–
30 June 2016A2016‑18 amendments by A2016‑18 R52
1 July 20161 July 2016–
31 Aug 2016A2016‑18 expiry of provision (s 207 (8), (9)) R53
1 Sept 20161 Sept 2016–
31 Dec 2016A2016‑52 amendments by A2016‑52 R54
1 Jan 20171 Jan 2017–
10 Oct 2017A2016‑52 expiry of provision (s 34 (3), (4)) R55
11 Oct 201711 Oct 2017–
13 Nov 2017A2017‑28 amendments by A2017‑28 R56
14 Nov 201714 Nov 2017–
22 Oct 2018A2017‑41 amendments by A2017‑41 R57
23 Oct 201823 Oct 2018–
8 July 2020A2018-33 amendments by A2018-33 R58
9 July 20209 July 2020–
16 April 2021A2020-28 amendments by A2020-27 and A2020-28 R59
17 April 202117 April 2021–
17 April 2021A2020-28 amendments by A2020-27 R60
18 Apr 202118 Apr 2021–
30 June 2021A2020-28 expiry of provisions (s 292 (2), (4)) R61
1 July 20211 July 2021–
1 Oct 2021A2020-51 amendments by A2020-51 R62
2 Oct 20212 Oct 2021–
5 Apr 2022A2020-51 expiry of transitional provisions (pt 33) R63
6 Apr 20226 Apr 2022–
26 Nov 2023A2022‑4 amendments by A2022‑4 R64
27 Nov 202327 Nov 2023–
28 Nov 2023A2023‑36 amendments by A2023‑36 R65
29 Nov 202329 Nov 2023–
11 Dec 2023A2023‑43 amendments by A2023‑43 R66
12 Dec 202312 Dec 2023–
30 June 2024A2023‑57 amendments by A2023‑57 R67
1 July 20241 July 2024–
8 June 2025A2023‑57 amendments by A2023‑43 R68
9 June 20259 June 2025–
15 Nov 2025A2025‑13 amendments by A2025‑13
Expired transitional or validating provisions
This Act may be affected by transitional or validating provisions that have expired. The expiry does not affect any continuing operation of the provisions (see Legislation Act 2001, s 88 (1)).
Expired provisions are removed from the republished law when the expiry takes effect and are listed in the amendment history using the abbreviation ‘exp’ followed by the date of the expiry.
To find the expired provisions see the version of this Act before the expiry took effect. The ACT legislation register has point-in-time versions of this Act.
Renumbered provisions
This Act was renumbered by the Electoral (Amendment) Act 1994 No 14. Details of renumbered provisions are shown in endnote 4 (Amendment history). For a table showing the renumbered provisions, see R8.
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