When redistribution to be conducted
138 When redistribution to be conducted
(1) A redistribution must be conducted in accordance with this Part:
(a) after each general election; and
(b) after each extraordinary general election.
(2) For subsection (1)(a), the redistribution process must:
(a) start as soon as practicable after 2 years and 6 months after election day for the general election; and
(b) be completed as soon as practicable.
(2A) For subsection (1)(b), the redistribution must:
(a) start as soon as practicable after 1 year and 6 months after election day for the extraordinary general election; and
(b) be completed as soon as practicable.
(3) In addition, the Administrator may at any time after the period mentioned in subsection (2)(a), by Gazette notice, direct a redistribution be conducted in accordance with this Part if the number of electors in a division exceeds, or falls short of, the quota mentioned in section 13(4) of the Self-Government Act by more than one-fifth of the quota.
Division 2 Object of redistribution and related matters
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