Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elected Body Act 2008
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125A Review panel (1) Before the polling start day for an ATSIEB election, the commissioner must establish a review panel to review any decision made by an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander liaison officer in relation to a claim by an elector that the elector— (a) is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person; or (b) lives in the ACT. (2) A review panel is made up of 3 members appointed by the commissioner, under the Electoral Act, section 33 (1), as review panel officers for this Act. (3) A person is eligible to be appointed as a review panel officer if the person—
Modification [1.33] page 42 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elected Body (b) is not a candidate in the election. (4) Before appointing review panel officers, the commissioner must consult ATSIEB. [1.33] Supplementary elections Section 126 omit
Modification [1.34] [1.34] Entitlement to vote Section 128 (1) (1) A person is entitled to vote in an ATSIEB election if the person is— (a) an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person; and (b) at least 18 years old on polling start day; and (c) enrolled, or entitled to be enrolled, for an electorate in the ACT. Note The Electoral Act, s 72 (Entitlement) states when a person is entitled to be enrolled for an electorate. [1.35] Section 128 (3) omit [1.36] Section 129