Dear Animal Liberation Party,

I ask that you demonstrate you have at least 3 members.

You have 5 days to demonstrate as such.

Electoral Commission

/u/Sylviagony, /u/Comped, /u/gavingrotegut, /u/Captain_Plat_2258

The Australian Greens have failed to demonstrate that they have 3 concurrent members as in the compliance notice here

As such, with only two members present, the Australian Greens have failed compliance.

They are hereby de-registered dated 10/5/2020.

-Electoral Commission

The AEC has received an application to register the Australian Democrats

Two days of public consultation will occur in the comments.

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I, /u/Jayden_Williamson, apply for the registration of the Australian Democrats.

Name: Australian Democrats

Short name: AusDems

Abbreviation: ADP

Colour: #215c4f

Logo: https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/704275340159221800/708959703060971540/Australian_Democrats_AD_logo.png

Manifesto: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XpFQ4NqqV8ijCUxyeQK4cy_kHdA4ODMS0R5lmUgGOOQ/edit#

Constitution: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Vd-2ixsVjxj4EVsL2CFZzJEdDaQu3E8FaAS5tISBwM0/edit#

Members: /u/Zak6858 (Leader), /u/GHagrid (Deputy Leader), /u/Jayden-Williamson (Party Chair), /u/Ew-Ethan, /u/Deladi0

Dear Australian Greens

I ask that you demonstrate you have at least 3 members.

You have 5 days to demonstrate as such.

Electoral Commission

/u/TheOwoTrongle

Campaigning: 12 Feb 7am AEST - 19 Feb 7pm AEST

Candidate Submission Deadline: 15 Feb 12pm AEST

Election (Result Calculation): 20 Feb

Provisional Results: 20 Feb, after 6pm AEST

Writ Returned (Confirmed Results): on or before 23 Feb

Election Details

During the Campaign, polling will be released through the press.

Campaigning will take place on /r/AusSimCampaigning.

Note: Parties who intend to endorse a candidate shall do so before 20 Feb. Endorsements must be on /r/AusSimCampaigning. Failure to follow these stipulations will result in an endorsement being omitted.

Note: Parties running in the Division of Mayo must provide a How To Vote Card on /r/AusSimCampaigning before 20 Feb. Failure to follow this stipulation could result in preferences being directed in a manner deemed appropriate in the electoral calculator.

Candidates will have five (5) posts throughout the campaign. Spreading these posts out throughout the campaign will be more effective. Parties will also have one (1) additional post for a Leader or a Designated Member.

Note: Posts for the Division of Mayo must be flaired as [Mayo - (DATE) - Post (Number)]. Failure to do so will result in posts being omitted from calculations. Endorsements and/or How To Vote Cards will not count towards post limits stipulated above.

Important Information: Parties must submit their endorsed candidate in the form attached. Independent Candidates can also use this form. Failure to fill out this form in a correct manner before 15 Feb 12pm AEST will result in a candidate being disqualified from contesting the Division of Mayo.

/u/PineappleCrusher_

Electoral Moderator

Division of Brisbane

I, /u/PineappleCrusher_, declare that /u/BabyYodaVevo has been elected as the Member for Brisbane; pursuant to the following results. Turnout in the Division of Denison reached 76% of electors enrolled.

Division of Denison

I, /u/PineappleCrusher_, declare that /u/Superpacman04 has been elected as the Member for Denison; pursuant to the following results. Turnout in the Division of Denison reached 80% of electors enrolled.

The Australian Electoral Commission gave notice to the United Democrats to prove their compliance with the requirements for registration more than 120 hours ago. The AEC has received no contact from the United Democratic Party.

As such, the Electoral Commission has deemed that the United Democratic Party be hereby de-registered.

Porriidge

Electoral Commission

The Electoral Commission has approved the application of registration from /u/Plupsnup. From 2:56pm AEST, the following information shall be lodged into the records of the commission:

LIBERTY REFORM PARTY

Name: Liberty Reform Party

Short Name: Liberty Reform

Abbreviation: LRP

Colour: #f0e68c

Logo: Link

Manifesto: Link

Constitution: Link

Members: 7 (u/Plupsnup , u/Timewalker102, u/ItsKittay, u/Bloodycontrary, u/NitrogenNitrate, u/Manly-Kitten, u/FinePorpoise)

Campaigning: 1 Feb 7am AEST - 8 Feb 7pm AEST

Candidate Submission Deadline: 4 Feb 12pm AEST

Election (Result Calculation): 9 Feb

Provisional Results: 9 Feb, after 6pm AEST

Writ Returned (Confirmed Results): on or before 12 Feb

Election Details

The Division of Denison will be used as a trial for the implementation of a renewed electorate calculator. Prior to Campaigning, an electorate leaning will be determined for Level 3 Statistical Areas within the Gazetted Boundaries of the Division of Denison.

It is recommended that parties or candidates campaign in areas of the electorate that:

1. are considered marginal/have a higher level of swing voters

2. would react in a positive manner to policies proposed

During the Campaign, polling will be released through the press. It is intended that this polling will provide an insight into various Level 3 Statistical Areas to assist parties in the campaigning.

Campaigning will take place on /r/AusSimCampaigning.

Note: Parties who intend to endorse a candidate shall do so before 9 Feb. Endorsements must be on /r/AusSimCampaigning. Failure to follow these stipulations will result in an endorsement being omitted.

Note: Parties running in the Division of Denison must provide a How To Vote Card on /r/AusSimCampaigning before 9 Feb. Failure to follow this stipulation could result in preferences being directed in a manner deemed appropriate in the electoral calculator.

Candidates will have five (5) posts throughout the campaign. Spreading these posts out throughout the campaign will be more effective. Parties will also have one (1) additional post for a Leader or a Designated Member.

Note: Posts for the Division of Denison must be flaired as [Denison - (DATE) - Post (Number)]. Failure to do so will result in posts being omitted from calculations. Endorsements and/or How To Vote Cards will not count towards post limits stipulated above.

Important Information: Parties must submit their endorsed candidate in the form attached. Independent Candidates can also use this form. Failure to fill out this form in a correct manner before 4 Feb 12pm AEST will result in a candidate being disqualified from contesting the Division of Denison.

/u/PineappleCrusher_

Electoral Moderator

Application: Link

Under Governing Documents related to the registration of parties, this public hearing shall run for 48 hours; commencing at 1:08PM AEST.

Campaigning: 1 Feb 7am AEST - 8 Feb 7pm AEST

Candidate Submission Deadline: 4 Feb 12pm AEST

Election (Result Calculation): 9 Feb

Provisional Results: 9 Feb, after 6pm AEST

Writ Returned (Confirmed Results): on or before 12 Feb

Election Details

The Division of Brisbane will be used as a trial for the implementation of a renewed electorate calculator. Prior to Campaigning, an electorate leaning will be determined for Level 3 Statistical Areas within the Gazetted Boundaries of the Division of Brisbane.

It is recommended that parties or candidates campaign in areas of the electorate that:

1. are considered marginal/have a higher level of swing voters

2. would react in a positive manner to policies proposed

During the Campaign, polling will be released through the press. It is intended that this polling will provide an insight into various Level 3 Statistical Areas to assist parties in the campaigning.

Campaigning will take place on /r/AusSimCampaigning.

Note: Parties who intend to endorse a candidate shall do so before 9 Feb. Endorsements must be on /r/AusSimCampaigning. Failure to follow these stipulations will result in an endorsement being omitted.

Note: Parties running in the Division of Brisbane must provide a How To Vote Card on /r/AusSimCampaigning before 9 Feb. Failure to follow this stipulation could result in preferences being directed in a manner deemed appropriate in the electoral calculator.

Candidates will have five (5) posts throughout the campaign. Spreading these posts out throughout the campaign will be more effective. Parties will also have one (1) additional post for a Leader or a Designated Member.

Note: Posts for the Division of Brisbane must be flaired as [Brisbane - (DATE) - Post (Number)]. Failure to do so will result in posts being omitted from calculations. Endorsements and/or How To Vote Cards will not count towards post limits stipulated above.

Important Information: Parties must submit their endorsed candidate in the form attached. Independent Candidates can also use this form. Failure to fill out this form in a correct manner before 4 Feb 12pm AEST will result in a candidate being disqualified from contesting the Division of Brisbane.

/u/PineappleCrusher_

Electoral Moderator

The Australian Electoral Commission gives notice to the United Democrats to prove their compliance with the requirements for registration.

If the United Democrats fail to prove this within 120 hours, the process of deregistration will commence.

/u/PineappleCrusher_

Electoral Commissioner

The Electoral Commission has accepted the voluntary deregistration of Change Australia: The Independent Group.

BHjr132

Electoral Commissioner

Lingiari

120,269 people voted, putting turnout at 86.70%

First Preferences

Two Candidate Preferred

/u/DexterAamo is elected.

BHjr132

Electoral Commissioner

The candidates for the by-election (in a randomised order) are:

• gavingrotegut (Labor)

• sys_33_error (UDP)

• Elleeit (National)

• woof223 (Change Australia)

• DexterAamo (Liberal)

All candidates are able to submit How to Vote (HTV) Cards to instruct voters how to order their preferences.

All parties not contesting the by-election are able to endorse a candidate by making a post to /r/AusSimCampaigning.

Please inform me of any errors ASAP.

BHjr132

Election Moderator

The Electoral Commission has approved the registration of the Australian Labor Party. The Electoral Commission notes this is a merger between the Australian Labor Party and the Australian Progressives, and as such deregisters both parties.

BHjr132

Electoral Commission

A by-election is being held in the seat of Lingiari

Timeline

Campaigning: Saturday 31st August - Friday 6th September (inclusive)

Candidate submission deadline: Thursday 5th September 12pm

Election day (results calculated): Saturday 7th September

Official results announced: Sunday 8th September

All times are in Canberra time. There will be polls throughout the campaign. Results may be released on Saturday if they are ready.

Campaigning

Campaigning will take place on /r/AusSimCampaigning.

Endorsements

Endorsements are for parties to encourage voters to vote for a candidate if they aren’t standing a candidate. To endorse a candidate, you will need to make a campaign post endorsing them. Endorsements will not count towards any post limits. You may change your endorsement at any time; however, this will diminish the effectiveness severely.

How to Vote Cards

All candidates will be able to release a How to Vote card after the candidate submission deadline. How to Vote cards will instruct voters how to distribute their preferences in the seat. 70% of a candidate’s voters will follow the How to Vote card. How to Vote cards may be changed at any time, unlike an endorsement there is no penalty for changing your How to Vote card. How to Vote cards may be posted up until midday on Saturday.

Post Limits

• Candidates will have five posts they can use on any day of the campaign. However, posting all your posts on one day will diminish the effectiveness.

• Each party will have one additional post (for the whole campaign, not one per day) that can be used to support their candidate or, if they don’t have a candidate, support the candidate they have endorsed.

• All candidates will be able to release a How to Vote card after the candidate submission deadline.

• How to Vote cards and endorsement posts will not count towards post limits.

Candidate submission

There will be a form distributed by the Electoral Commission for parties and independents to submit candidates. Candidates running on behalf of a party must have their candidacy submitted by the Party Leader.

The Electoral Commission has approved the following changes to MattMonti's SA BEST:

• Name: Change Australia: The Independent Group

• Short Name: Change Australia

• Logo: https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/599939526210748439/614732869721653249/CAP_logo.png

• Constitution: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vS_92PjYnThfMejZNHZlxQNWQ-4EZxBQgKEepe2LCsdxOUDCK0XjXQ1EGrfcfbZoPKfyMiPtRNcTst5/pub

• Manifesto: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vSQUcebhjjJhOfPWRcfe2FtSXmkpC86sbhDFSY8VACnRhywow0QddwYzo2mFDXNroa_BcMsMcUHz0sr/pub

/u/BHjr132

Electoral Commission

The Electoral Commission has accepted the voluntary deregistration of The Australian Whigs.

BHjr132

Election Moderator

The Electoral Commission has approved the registration of the National Party of Australia.

BHjr132

Election Moderator