❓ Question regarding potential legislative changes to the deposit refund threshold for candidates in WA elections, specifically in light of the ALP's performance in the Merredin by-election. The Minister's response is a simple 'No'.
AnsweredQoN 839Legislative Council
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MERREDIN BY-ELECTION, DEPOSIT REFUND
In view of the Australian Labor Party’s vote in the Merredin by-election, does the minister intend to legislate to reduce the 10 per cent of the primary vote that is required to have a candidate’s deposit refunded? Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS
In view of the Australian Labor Party’s vote in the Merredin by-election, does the minister intend to legislate to reduce the 10 per cent of the primary vote that is required to have a candidate’s deposit refunded? Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS
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I thank the member for some notice of this question. No.
Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. No.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. No.
Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. No.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. No.
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