ELECTORAL ACT 1985 - SECT 130ZZD
ELECTORAL ACT 1985 - SECT 130ZZD
(1) If
the Electoral Commissioner is satisfied that a return under this Part contains
a formal error or is subject to a formal defect, the Electoral Commissioner
may amend the return to the extent necessary to correct the error or remove
the defect.
(2) A person who has
furnished a return may request the permission of the Electoral Commissioner to
make a specified amendment of the return for the purpose of correcting an
error or omission.
(3) If the return was
furnished by a person as the agent of a registered political party, the
request under subsection (2) may be made either by—
(a) the
person who lodged the claim or return; or
(b) the
person who is currently registered as the agent of the political party.
(4) A request under
subsection (2) must—
(a) be
by notice in writing signed by the person making the request; and
(b) be
lodged with the Electoral Commissioner.
(5) If—
(a) a
request has been made under subsection (2); and
(b)
the Electoral Commissioner is satisfied that there is an error in, or omission
from, the return to which the request relates,
the Electoral Commissioner must permit the person making the request to amend
the return in accordance with the request.
(6) If
the Electoral Commissioner decides to refuse a request under
subsection (2), the Electoral Commissioner must give to the person making
the request written notice of the reasons for the decision and the decision is
reviewable under Part 12 Division 1.
(7) The amendment of a
return under this section does not affect the liability of a person to be
convicted of an offence against this Part arising out of the furnishing of the
return.