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Electoral Act 1993

Registration of political parties and party logos - Registration of political parties

67AA: Vacancies in position of party secretary

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"What happens when a party secretary leaves their job in a political party"

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If you are in a political party registered under the Electoral Act 1993 and the party secretary leaves, the other office holders must fill the gap. They have 5 working days to appoint a new secretary or someone to act as secretary until a new one is chosen. You can find more information about the Electoral Act 1993 and the Electoral Amendment Act 2017 on the legislation website.

When a new secretary is appointed, or someone is chosen to act as secretary, they must tell the Electoral Commission right away. This is an important step to keep the Electoral Commission informed about changes in the party's leadership.

The Electoral Commission needs to know who is in charge of the party, so they can stay in touch and make sure everything runs smoothly.

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67AAVacancies in position of party secretary

  1. If, in a political party registered under this Act, a vacancy occurs in the position of party secretary, the remaining office holders of the party must ensure that, within 5 working days of the vacancy occurring,—

  2. a new secretary is appointed; or
    1. a person is appointed to act in the position of secretary until a new secretary can be appointed.

      1. A person appointed under subsection (1)(a) or (b) must immediately notify the Electoral Commission of that person’s appointment.

      Notes
      • Section 67AA: inserted, on , by section 17 of the Electoral Amendment Act 2017 (2017 No 9).