Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Constitution Act 1975 - SECT 55

Seats to become vacant in certain cases

55. Seats to become vacant in certain cases

If any member of the Council or the Assembly-

   (a)  either directly or indirectly becomes concerned or interested in any
        bargain or contract entered into by or on behalf of Her Majesty in
        right of the State of Victoria;

   (b)  participates or claims or is entitled to participate either directly
        or indirectly in the profit of any such bargain or contract or in any
        benefit or emolument arising therefrom;

   (c)  becomes bankrupt or applies to take the benefit of any Act for the
        relief of bankrupt debtors; or

   (d)  except where otherwise expressly provided or permitted by any Act or
        enactment, accepts any office or place of profit under the Crown, or
        in any character or capacity for or in expectation of any fee gain or
        reward performs any duty or transacts any business whatsoever for or
        on behalf of the Crown-

his seat shall thereupon become vacant.