Norfolk Island Applied Laws Ordinance 2016
302Order of candidates on ballot‑papers
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302 Order of candidates on ballot‑papers
If, after the returning officer has nominated candidates under clause 295, there are 2 or more candidates for the election, the returning officer must, as soon as practicable, determine the order of those candidates’ names on the ballot‑papers by: (a) a ballot in accordance with clause 303; or (b) an approved method of random selection (including by electronic means).
53C Clause 303 (heading)
Omit “ungrouped”.
53D Subclause 303(1)
Omit “ungrouped”.
53E Clause 304
Repeal the clause.
53F Subclause 305(3)
Omit “in which there are no groups”.
53G Subclauses 305(4), (5) and (6)
Repeal the subclauses.
53H Subclause 305(8)
Repeal the subclause (including the note), substitute:
(8) The ballot‑papers are to be in Form 4.
53J Subclause 312(2)
Omit “, 5 or 6”.
53K Clause 313
Before “A person”, insert “(1)”.
53L Paragraph 313(g)
Omit “(within the meaning of the Crimes (Administration of Sentences) Act 1999)”.
53M At the end of clause 313
Add:
(2) In this clause:
correctional centre includes:
(a) a police station or a court cell complex in which an offender is held in custody; and
(b) a detention centre within the meaning of the Sentencing Act 2007 of Norfolk Island.
53N Clauses 315 and 316
Repeal the clauses, substitute: