Constitutional Convention (Election) Act 1997
116Notice of election results
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116 Notice of election results
(1) The AEO must, as soon as practicable after the result of the election has been ascertained:
(a) at the *place of nomination or at another place specified in writing by the AEO for the purpose of this section, declare the result of the election and the names of the candidates elected; and
(b) by a signed notice, certify the names of the candidates elected, and send the notice to the Electoral Commissioner.
(2) The Electoral Commissioner must, as soon as practicable after receiving a notice under subsection (1):
(a) give to the Minister a copy of the notice, certified by the Electoral Commissioner; and
(b) cause to be published in the Gazette a copy of the notice.