392D

Change of time limits in writ

In force

(1)

This section applies in relation to the writ issued for a by-election.

(2)

Despite anything in this Act, the Governor or Speaker, whoever issued the writ, may by gazette notice—

(a)

postpone the polling day stated in the writ to a day to be fixed by a further gazette notice under paragraph (b); or

(b)

substitute a later day for a day stated in the writ under section 84(1), any of paragraphs (a) to (e).

(3)

A gazette notice under subsection (2)(b) may be made before, on or after the day stated in the writ.

(4)

To remove any doubt, it is declared that a gazette notice under this section may be made as occasion requires.

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