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Common candidate questionsTop

• Who can stand as a candidate?
• When do nominations close?
• Who are the candidates in my area?
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Candidate HandbooksTop

The VEC produces Candidate Handbooks to assist candidates with the electoral process.

For scheduled election events, such as the next State election, these Handbooks are produced approximately three months in advance.

For unscheduled election events, such as by-elections, Handbooks are produced as soon as possible.

Scrutineer FormsTop

The scrutineer's role is to observe the issuing of ballot papers and the counting of votes on behalf of a candidate. Scrutineers are engaged by the candidate and their appointment must be made in writing through completion of a Scrutineer's Appointment Form (PDF 53kB).