EXPLANATORY STATEMENT
1. Instrument to which this explanatory statement relates
This explanatory statement relates to the instrument of appointment of pre-poll voting offices for the Division of Werriwa issued 18 February 2005. This instrument repeals and replaces all previous instruments gazetted under section 200D(2) of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918 (Cth) for the Division of Werriwa. 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 subsection 200D(2) of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918 (Cth).
3. Purpose and objective of the instrument
The purpose of this instrument is to appoint pre-poll voting offices, days and times of operation, for the by-election in the Division of Werriwa on 19 March 2005.
4. Consultation
No external consultation has been undertaken due to the minor administrative nature of the instrument.
5. Commencement date of the instrument
This instrument will commence 25 February 2005.