ELECTORAL ACT 1992 - SECT 248 Stay of reviewable decisions

ELECTORAL ACT 1992 - SECT 248

    (1)     Before considering an application for review of an internally reviewable decision, the electoral commission may, on application by an entity affected by the decision or on its own initiative, make a written order (the stay order ) staying or otherwise affecting the operation or implementation of the decision or a part of the decision

    (2)     In considering an application for a stay order, the electoral commission must consider—

        (a)     the interests of any other person affected by the decision; and

        (b)     the need to ensure, as far as practicable, that the review process and the commission's decision on the review are effective.