Torres Strait Regional Authority Election Rules 1996
101QConduct of by-elections
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101Q Conduct of by-elections
(1) If the TSRA notifies the Minister under subrule 101K (4) that the Electoral Commissioner cannot proceed with the filling of a casual vacancy by recounting votes, a by-election must be held to fill the casual vacancy, unless the vacancy arises in a calendar year in which an election is to be held.
(2) The by-election must be conducted in accordance with these Rules as in force on the day on which the notice is published in the Gazette under subrule 101R (2) as if the by-election were an election for the electorate for which the former member was elected.