Electoral Act 1992

The main objects of this Act include the following:

to recognise, promote and protect the right and opportunity of every elector to—

take part in the conduct of public affairs, directly or through freely chosen representatives; and

vote, and be elected, at periodic elections that guarantee the free expression of the will of the electors; and

have access, on general terms of equality, for appointment to public office;

to promote public awareness of the electoral system and its role in supporting participation in the political process;

to enhance equality of opportunity for participation in the political process;

to establish, and promote compliance with, a fair and transparent electoral funding, expenditure and financial disclosure scheme;

to help prevent corruption and undue influence in institutions of government and public administration in the Territory;

to provide for the effective administration of public funding of elections, recognising the importance of the appropriate use of public revenue for that purpose;

to establish an independent electoral commission, made up of independent officers of the Legislative Assembly, with functions that include—

promoting the objects of this Act; and

administering this Act; and

conducting elections.