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Electoral Act 1993

The House of Representatives - Vacancies

55C: Notice from parliamentary leader of political party

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"Parliamentary leader must sign notice about their party's MP"

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If you are the parliamentary leader of a political party, you must sign a written notice. This notice is about a member of Parliament who was elected for your party. You need to address the notice to the Speaker. You also need to include a statement that follows the rules set out in section 55D.

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Part 3The House of Representatives
Vacancies

55CNotice from parliamentary leader of political party

  1. A written notice under section 55A(3)(b) must—

  2. be signed by the parliamentary leader of the political party for which the member of Parliament who is the subject of the notice was elected; and
    1. be addressed to the Speaker; and
      1. be accompanied by a statement that complies with section 55D.

        Notes
        • Section 55C: inserted, on , by section 5 of the Electoral (Integrity) Amendment Act 2018 (2018 No 39).