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Constitutional Convention (Election) Act 1997
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48 Proceedings on nomination day
(1) If the number of candidates nominated in an election is not greater than the number of candidates required to be elected, the AEO must declare the candidate or candidates nominated duly elected.
(2) If in an election the number of candidates nominated is greater than the number required to be elected, the result of the election is to be determined by polling.