163
In forceQualifications for nomination
Volume 1Parts I to XIX (sections 1 to 286)
Part XIVThe nominations
163 Qualifications for nomination
(1)
A person who:
(a)
has reached the age of 18 years;
(b)
is an Australian citizen; and
(c)
is either:
(i)
an elector entitled to vote at a House of Representatives election; or
(ii)
a person qualified to become such an elector;
is qualified to be elected as a Senator or a member of the House of Representatives.
(2)
A person is not entitled to be nominated for election as a Senator or a member of the House of Representatives unless the person is qualified under subsection (1).
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