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Salaries, allowances, expenses, and services for members and others - Purposes and interpretation - Interpretation

64: Meaning of election advertisement

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"What is an election advertisement?"

You will find out what an election advertisement is from section 3A of the Electoral Act 1993. The Electoral Commission can give their opinion on whether something is an election advertisement. You can consider this opinion when deciding if an advertisement is an election advertisement.

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Part 4Salaries, allowances, expenses, and services for members and others
Purposes and interpretation: Interpretation

64Meaning of election advertisement

Election advertisement has the meaning given to it by section 3A of the Electoral Act 1993.
An opinion given to any person by the Electoral Commission under section 204I(3) of the Electoral Act 1993 may be taken into account in determining whether an advertisement is an election advertisement for the purposes of this Part.