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Local Electoral Act 2001

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103K: Offence relating to contravention of section 103J

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"Breaking election rules can cost you up to $5,000"

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If you make a deal with someone to get around section 103J, you can get in trouble. You might have to pay a fine of up to $5,000 if you are found guilty. If you are a candidate and you break section 103J, you can also get in trouble and have to pay a fine of up to $5,000.

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103KOffence relating to contravention of section 103J

  1. A person who enters into an agreement, arrangement, or understanding with any other person that has the effect of circumventing section 103J(1) or (2) commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $5,000.

  2. A candidate who contravenes section 103J(1) or (2) commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $5,000.

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Notes
  • Section 103K: inserted, on , by section 30 of the Local Electoral Amendment Act 2013 (2013 No 40).