New South Wales Consolidated RegulationsThe Returning Officer shall not accept a nomination unless:
(a) it is in writing,
(b) it is signed by 2 persons whose names are on the roll of electors for the zone for which the candidate is nominated,
(c) the candidate nominated has consented to stand for election by a notice in writing given to the Returning Officer before the time stated in the notice of election for the close of nominations or by a notation to that effect on the nomination form,
(d) it is received by the Returning Officer before the time stated in the notice of election for the close of nominations, and
(e) the person nominated is duly eligible under section 19 of the Act to be elected.