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Inspecting nomination papers and consent to nomination form after the close of nominations

From the day after the close of nominations until the day before the poll, during normal office hours, any person may inspect nomination papers and consent to nomination forms.1

Where nomination papers and consent to nomination forms have been delivered electronically, they will be made accessible by the Returning Officer for the purposes of inspection.2

During this inspection period, a person inspecting nomination papers or consent to nomination forms is permitted to make an extract or take a copy of them.3

Last updated: 1 April 2026