13 August 2008

Anyone interested in nominating as a candidate in the Mayo by-election has until 12 noon, Thursday 14 August 2008 to get their nomination to the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC).

Nomination forms are available on the AEC's website at www.aec.gov.au, at any AEC office or by calling 13 23 26. A $500 deposit is required for a candidate to nominate for the House of Representatives.

Nominations must be received by the Divisional Returning Officer for Mayo, Mr Peter Verkerk at the AEC office located at Suites 5/6, 3-5 Mt Barker Road Stirling.

Mr Verkerk said both the completed nomination form and deposit must be received by the close of nominations date, and late nominations cannot be accepted under any circumstances.

“I encourage interested candidates to lodge their nomination as early as possible in case there are issues to be resolved before the nomination can be accepted.”

“Important information for candidates, including the Candidate’s Handbook is available on the AEC website at www.aec.gov.au or by ringing 13 23 26,” he said.

To be eligible to nominate for the Mayo House of Representatives by-election, a person must be an Australian citizen aged 18 years or older and an elector entitled to vote, or a person qualified to become an elector.

Election day for the federal division of Mayo House of Representatives by-election is Saturday 6 September 2008.Voting is compulsory for Australian citizens aged 18 years and over and enrolled in the division of Mayo.

For more information on nominations or by-elections visit www.aec.gov.au or call the AEC on 13 23 26.

Contact:

Paul Langtry
Public Awareness Officer S.A
Ph: 08 8237 6582
Mob: 0413 452 532