ELECTORAL ACT 1985 - SECT 55

ELECTORAL ACT 1985 - SECT 55

55—Proceedings on nomination day

        (1)         In the case of a Legislative Council election, if the number of candidates nominated is not greater than the number of candidates required to be elected—

            (a)         the returning officer will make a declaration to that effect; and

            (b)         the candidate or candidates will be taken to be duly elected as from polling day.

        (2)         In the case of a House of Assembly election, if one candidate only is nominated—

            (a)         the returning officer will make a declaration to that effect; and

            (b)         the candidate will be taken to be duly elected as from polling day.

        (3)         If, in any election, the number of candidates nominated is greater than the number required to be elected, the proceedings will, subject to this Act, stand adjourned to polling day.