Western Australian Current Regulations Western Australian Current Regulations (1) If a candidate
dies before the date and time specified in the notice of election for the
close of nominations, his or her name must not be included in the ballot paper
for the election and the election may proceed.
(2) If a candidate
dies after the date and time specified in the notice of election for the close
of nominations but before postal votes are dispatched, voting must not take
place for the election and a fresh election must be held.
(3) If a candidate
dies after the dispatch of postal votes but before the close of
polling —
(a)
votes must not be counted in respect of the election; and
(b) the
ballot papers must be placed in a sealed parcel and a fresh election must be
held.
(4) If the candidate
elected dies after the close of polling but before the declaration of the
poll, the candidate with the second highest number of votes recorded in his or
her favour after the distribution of preferences, if any, is to be declared
elected.
(5) If under this
regulation a fresh election must be held, the returning officer is
to —
(a)
determine the dates and times for opening and closing the period for lodging
nominations of candidates for the election and the place at which nominations
of candidates for the election must be lodged in accordance with
regulation 5; and
(b)
cause a notice of election to be published in accordance with
regulation 6.