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ELECTORAL ACT 1992 - SECT 242

Amendment of returns

    (1)     If the commissioner is satisfied that a return under this part contains a formal error or is subject to a formal defect, the commissioner may amend the return to the extent necessary to correct the error or remove the defect.

    (2)     A person authorised by subsection (3) may, by written notice signed by the person and given to the commissioner, request the permission of the commissioner to make a specified amendment of a return for the purpose of correcting an error or omission.

    (3)     A request may be made by—

        (a)     the person who gave the return; or

        (b)     if the return was given for a party, MLA or candidate—the reporting agent of the party, MLA or candidate; or

        (c)     if the return was given in relation to an associated entity—the financial controller of the entity.

    (4)     On a request under subsection (2), the commissioner shall permit the person making the request to amend the return accordingly if the commissioner is satisfied that the request is justified.

    (5)     If the commissioner decides to refuse a request under subsection (2), the commissioner shall give the person making the request an internal review notice about the decision.

    (6)     The amendment of a return under this section does not affect the liability of a person to be convicted of an offence against section 236 (2) or (3) arising out of the giving of the return.



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