ELECTORAL ACT 2002 - SECT 210 Powers of Commission
ELECTORAL ACT 2002 - SECT 210
Powers of Commission(1) If the Commission is satisfied on reasonable grounds that information provided in the statement or the certificate is materially incorrect, the Commission may by notice in writing request the auditor to provide further information as specified in the notice within 14 days of the date of the notice.
(2) If the auditor fails to provide the requested information, the Commission may by notice in writing request the registered officer of the registered political party or the candidate to provide further information as specified in the notice within 14 days of the date of the notice.
(3) If the registered officer of the registered political party or the candidate fails to provide the requested information, the Commission may—
(a) withhold any payment under section 212 until the requested information is provided; or
(b) if a payment has already been made under section 212, take proceedings to recover the payment under section 212(5).