Obligation to provide copy of changes to party membership rules and candidate selection rules

1 The secretary of a political party registered under this Act must supply the Electoral Commission with a copy of any changes to the rules governing— a the membership of the party: b the selection of persons to represent that party as candidates for election as members of Parliament. 2 Copies of any changes must be supplied within 1 month after the date on which the changes to the rules are adopted by the party. Section 71B : replaced , on 1 January 2026 , by section 61 of the Electoral Amendment Act 2025 (2025 No 82).