EXPLANATORY STATEMENT
1. Instrument to which this explanatory statement relates
This explanatory statement relates to the instrument of appointment of polling places for the Division of Werriwa dated 10 February 2005. This instrument repeals and replaces all polling places previously gazetted for the Division of Werriwa, under section 80(1) of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918 (Cth). This instrument is a legislative instrument for the purposes of the Legislative Instruments Act 2003 (Cth).
2. Legislative authority under which the instrument is made
This instrument is made pursuant to section 80(1) of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918 (Cth).
3. Purpose and objective of the instrument
The purpose of this instrument is to appoint polling places for the Division of Werriwa.
4. Consultation
No external consultation has been undertaken due to the urgent nature of this instrument. Under section 80(2) of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918 (Cth), polling places must be appointed prior to the issue of writ for an election. A writ for an election for the Division of Werriwa is expected to be issued on 14 February 2005.
5. Commencement date of the instrument
This instrument will commence 12 February 2005.