LOCAL GOVERNMENT (ELECTORAL) REGULATIONS 2021
8Making and withdrawal of nomination
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8 Making and withdrawal of nomination (1) A nomination must be lodged with the returning officer before 12 noon on nomination day. (2) A candidate may withdraw the candidate's nomination by giving written notice of the withdrawal to the returning officer before 12 noon on nomination day. (3) The lodgement of a nomination or the giving of a notice of withdrawal must be done by: (a) hand delivery of the nomination or notice to an authorised officer at an office of the returning officer or another place approved by the returning officer; or (b) an electronic means approved by the returning officer.