### sec.43D Validation of ballot paper This section applies if a notice in relation to a group of candidates for an election is given to the electoral commission under section 42 , 43 or 43A after noon on the nomination day for the election. A ballot paper is taken to comply with section 55 whether or not the name of the group of candidates is printed adjacent to a candidate’s name on the ballot paper. s 43D ins 2023 No. 8 s 16 (sec.43D-ssec.1) This section applies if a notice in relation to a group of candidates for an election is given to the electoral commission under section 42 , 43 or 43A after noon on the nomination day for the election. (sec.43D-ssec.2) A ballot paper is taken to comply with section 55 whether or not the name of the group of candidates is printed adjacent to a candidate’s name on the ballot paper.

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