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Information for Parliamentary Candidates - By-Elections
The Electoral Commission guidance for candidates standing in a Parliamentary by-election. Read more »
Nomination
A by-election is held when there is a vacancy in a seat of a Member of Parliament representing an electoral district. Read more »
Appointing Scrutineers and Special Voting Witnesses
Candidates may appoint scrutineers to observe the conduct of the election in the following situations: Read more »
Campaigning by candidates
There are detailed rules in the electoral legislation on what you can and cannot do when campaigning in the election. Read more »
Election expenses and donations
Candidates no longer need to appoint a financial agent for the purposes of candidate expenses and donations. Read more »