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COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA CONSTITUTION ACT - SECT 45

Vacancy on happening of disqualification.

    If a senator or member of the House of Representatives--

  (i.)   Becomes subject to any of the disabilities mentioned in the last preceding section: or

  (ii.)   Takes the benefit, whether by assignment, composition, or otherwise, of any law relating to bankrupt or insolvent debtors: or

  (iii.)   Directly or indirectly takes or agrees to take any fee or honorarium for services rendered to the Commonwealth, or for services rendered in the Parliament to any person or State:

his place shall thereupon become vacant.


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