Australian Capital Territory (Self-Government) Act 1988
70Validity of certain actions
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70 Validity of certain actions
(1) In subsection (2):
office means the office of Chief Minister, Deputy Chief Minister, Minister, Presiding Officer, Deputy Presiding Officer or Commissioner.
(2) Anything done by or in relation to a person who has been elected or appointed to an office, or a person purporting to act in an office, under this Act is not invalid on the ground that: (a) the occasion for the election or appointment had not arisen; (b) there was a defect or irregularity in connection with the election or appointment; (c) the election or appointment had ceased to have effect; or (d) the occasion for the person to act had not arisen or had ceased. (3) Anything done by or in relation to a person who has purported to sit or vote as a member at a meeting of the Assembly or of a committee is not invalid on the ground that the person: (a) was not duly elected or chosen; or (b) had vacated office as a member.