Electoral Commission to give notice of nomination day and nomination process

1 This section applies,— a in respect of a general election, on the earlier of the following: i the day on which the Prime Minister gives public notice of the day that is to be polling day for a general election; and ii the day on which the Governor-General issues, under section 125 , a writ for a general election; or b in respect of a by-election, on the day on which either of the following occurs: i the Speaker publishes, under section 129(1) , a notice of vacancy in the seat of a member of Parliament elected to represent an electoral district that is to be filled by a by-election: ii the Governor-General issues, under section 153E(2) , a writ for a fresh election in a district. 2 If this section applies, the Electoral Commission must give notice to the public of the following matters: a the date of nomination day; and b the requirements for submitting nominations of candidates. 3 Notice may be given in any manner that the Electoral Commission considers appropriate. Section 142 : replaced , on 20 December 2025 , by section 72 of the Electoral Amendment Act 2025 (2025 No 82).