How application under section 152A to be dealt with

1 On receiving an application made under section 152A(1) , the Electoral Commission must, without delay, determine whether or not the candidate became incapacitated before the close of nominations. 2 For the purpose of making a determination under subsection (1), the Electoral Commission may make any inquiries, and seek any assistance (including, without limitation, expert medical assistance), that the Electoral Commission considers necessary. 3 If, before midnight on nomination day, the Electoral Commission determines that the candidate became incapacitated before the close of nominations, the Electoral Commission must cancel the candidate’s nomination. 4 If the Electoral Commission has not made a determination under subsection (1) before midnight on nomination day, then— a section 152A does not apply; and b the application is to be treated as if it were an application under section 153G(1) , and is to be determined accordingly. 5 As soon as practicable after making a determination under subsection (1), the Electoral Commission must inform the applicant or applicants of that determination. Section 152C : inserted , on 28 February 2002 , by section 61 of the Electoral Amendment Act 2002 (2002 No 1). Section 152C(1) : amended , on 20 December 2025 , by section 98(1) of the Electoral Amendment Act 2025 (2025 No 82). Section 152C(1) : amended , on 1 October 2010 , by section 32(1)(a) of the Electoral (Administration) Amendment Act 2010 (2010 No 26). Section 152C(2) : amended , on 20 December 2025 , by section 98(2) of the Electoral Amendment Act 2025 (2025 No 82). Section 152C(2) : amended , on 1 October 2010 , by section 32(1)(a) of the Electoral (Administration) Amendment Act 2010 (2010 No 26). Section 152C(2) : amended , on 1 October 2010 , by section 32(2)(a) of the Electoral (Administration) Amendment Act 2010 (2010 No 26). Section 152C(3) : amended , on 20 December 2025 , by section 98(2) of the Electoral Amendment Act 2025 (2025 No 82). Section 152C(3) : amended , on 1 October 2010 , by section 32(1)(a) of the Electoral (Administration) Amendment Act 2010 (2010 No 26). Section 152C(4) : amended , on 20 December 2025 , by section 98(2) of the Electoral Amendment Act 2025 (2025 No 82). Section 152C(4) : amended , on 1 October 2010 , by section 32(1)(a) of the Electoral (Administration) Amendment Act 2010 (2010 No 26). Section 152C(5) : amended , on 20 December 2025 , by section 98(2) of the Electoral Amendment Act 2025 (2025 No 82). Section 152C(5) : amended , on 1 October 2010 , by section 32(1)(a) of the Electoral (Administration) Amendment Act 2010 (2010 No 26).