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The following sections provide guidance on your campaigning. This includes:

  • When you can start campaigning and dos and don’ts for your campaign
  • Using the electoral register and absent voter lists
  • Your role in maintaining the security and integrity of the election
  • Electoral offences and reporting allegations of electoral fraud
Last updated: 5 December 2024

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