Liberals’ Request to Extend Council Nomination Deadline Denied After Major Paperwork Fumble

Published on August 18, 2024

The Liberals’ request for a one-week extension on local election nominations was denied on Aug. 17 by the New South Wales (NSW) electoral commissioner. Following a failure to submit up to 151 nomination forms for local elections by the deadline, Liberal state president Don Harwin wrote to the NSW electoral commission requesting an extension until Aug. 21. However, after considering the grounds for an extension, acting NSW electoral commissioner, Mathew Phillips has rejected the request. Impact on Conservative Voters There are still 281 Liberals running across 31 council areas, but conservative voters will have few options in some council elections. Affected councils include Northern Beaches, Lane Cove, Camden, and Campbelltown in Sydney, as well as Cessnock, Wollongong, Shoalhaven, and Blue Mountains in regional areas....

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