Local Government Act 1993

The returning officer is to consider a notice of nomination immediately on receipt of the nomination and may accept the nomination if satisfied that – the notice has been fully completed; and the name of the person is on the electoral roll for the municipal area; and the name of that person is – normally used by that person; and not obscene, frivolous or assumed for an ulterior purpose.

If the returning officer is not satisfied as to the matters specified in subsection (1), the returning officer is to reject that nomination.

The returning officer is to advise a person whether a nomination is accepted or rejected immediately on making the decision.

A person may appeal to the Tasmanian Electoral Commission against the rejection of a nomination no later than 24 hours after the end of the nomination period.

In considering an appeal, the Tasmanian Electoral Commission may– direct the returning officer to accept the nomination; or confirm the rejection of the nomination.

A decision of the Tasmanian Electoral Commission is final.