Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal|2017-02-27|Before: Mr P, Greg Garde J

For the reasons given, the Tribunal will set aside the decision under review, declare Ms Wandin not to have been duly elected, and order a recount generally in the manner described in sch 3 part 4A and sch 2 cl 8(8)(b) of the Act. The proceeding will be adjourned until after the recount has been conducted. Any final orders can then be made.

[6] Victorian Electoral Commissioner v City of Melbourne (Unreported, Municipal Electoral Tribunal, Magistrate M Smith, 5 December 2016) [60] ('MET decision').

[9] [1988] HCA 22; (1988) 167 CLR 145 (Mason CJ, Wilson, Brennan, Deane, Dawson, Toohey and Gaudron JJ).

[15] Kiefel, Bell, Gageler and Keane JJ; Nettle J agreeing.

[20] [1988] HCA 22; (1988) 167 CLR 145 (Mason CJ, Wilson, Brennan, Deane, Dawson, Toohey and Gaudron JJ).

Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 1998

Victorian Electoral Commissioner v Municipal Electoral Tribunal (Review and Regulation) [2017] VCAT 294 (27 February 2017)

Election Melbourne City Council - Unqualified candidate elected - Recount of ballot papers - Extraordinary vacancy - Local Government Act 1989 (Vic) ss 45, 46, sch 2 cl 8, 9, 9A, sch 3 part 4A, sch 3A - Re Wood [1988] HCA 22; (1988) 167 CLR 145; Re Culleton (No 2) [2017] HCA 4 applied.

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Victorian Electoral Commissioner v Municipal Electoral Tribunal (Review and Regulation) [2017] VCAT 294 (27 February 2017)