Commonwealth Consolidated Acts Commonwealth Consolidated Acts(1) A candidate in an election may request that the word "Independent" be printed adjacent to the candidate's name on the ballot papers for use in that election.
(2) A request under subsection (1) shall be in writing, signed by the candidate, and shall be given to the Australian Electoral Officer or the Divisional Returning Officer, as the case requires, with the nomination of the candidate.
(3) A candidate may not make requests under both this section and section 168.