Constitutional Convention (Election) Act 1997
29Grouping of candidates in list of candidates
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29 Grouping of candidates in list of candidates
(1) Two or more candidates in an election may make a joint request that their names be grouped in the *list of candidates.
(2) In the request, the candidates may specify the order in which the names of candidates in the *group are to be set out in the *list of candidates.
(3) If the candidates do not specify an order under subsection (2), the names of the candidates in the *group are to be set out in the *list of candidates in alphabetical order.
(4) A request under subsection (1) must be in writing, signed by the candidates, and must be given to the AEO with the nomination or nominations of the candidates.
(5) A candidate’s name may not be included in more than one *group.