Australian Capital Territory Consolidated Acts Australian Capital Territory Consolidated Acts(1) The council may dismiss a nomination without further consideration if—
(a) the council is satisfied that the nomination is frivolous, vexatious, misconceived, or lacking in substance or was not made honestly; or
(b) the council has previously decided not to register the place or object nominated and is satisfied that the nomination shows no new ground for registration.
(2) If the council dismisses a nomination, it must give the nominator written notice of the dismissal, setting out its reasons for the dismissal.