Commonwealth Consolidated Acts Commonwealth Consolidated Acts(1) In the case of a Senate election, if the number of candidates nominated is not greater than the number of candidates required to be elected, the Australian Electoral Officer, or any other person authorised by the Electoral Commissioner, must declare the candidate or candidates nominated duly elected.
(2) In the case of a House of Representatives election, if one candidate only is nominated, the Divisional Returning Officer, or any other person authorised by the Electoral Commissioner, must declare that candidate duly elected.
(3) If in any election the number of candidates nominated is greater than the number required to be elected, the proceedings must, subject to the provisions of this Act, and the regulations relating to voting before polling day, stand adjourned to polling day.