Commonwealth Consolidated Acts Commonwealth Consolidated Acts(1) A candidate in an election may request that the word "Independent" be printed adjacent to the candidate's name on the ballot papers for use in that election.
(2) A request under subsection (1) must be:
(a) in writing; and
(b) signed by the candidate; and
(c) given to the Electoral Commissioner with the nomination of the candidate.
(3) A candidate may not make requests under both this section and section 168.