COMMONWEALTH ELECTORAL ACT 1918 - SECT 169A Notification of independent candidacy

COMMONWEALTH ELECTORAL ACT 1918 - SECT 169A

  (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) must be:

  (a)   in writing; and

  (b)   signed by the candidate; and

  (c)   given to the Electoral Commissioner with the nomination of the candidate.

  (3)   A candidate may not make requests under both this section and section   168.