Electoral Act 1993

Elections - Filling of vacancies in other seats

135: When Governor-General to act for Speaker

You could also call this:

"When the Governor-General takes over the Speaker's job"

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The Governor-General will act for the Speaker in certain situations. You need to know that this rule is part of the Electoral Act 1993. The rule is actually no longer in use because it was repealed on 28 February 2002 by section 51 of the Electoral Amendment Act 2002, which you can find on the Electoral Amendment Act 2002 page.

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Part 6Elections
Filling of vacancies in other seats

135When Governor-General to act for Speaker (Repealed)

    Notes
    • Section 135: repealed, on , by section 51 of the Electoral Amendment Act 2002 (2002 No 1).