Notices
This page lists all notices in relation to the Register of Political Parties.
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Current applications to change the Register of Political Parties
There are no current applications to change the Register of Political Parties.
Previous applications to change the Register of Political Parties
The Electoral Commission of Queensland (the ECQ) has received an application under the provisions of Part 6 of the Electoral Act 1992 (the Act) to make the following change in the register of political parties.
Application to register a political party:
If you believe that the party should not be registered because:
- the application does not fulfil the technical requirements specified in section 71 of the Act; or
- the application should be refused under section 75 of the Act
you are invited to submit to the ECQ, by Monday 29 July 2024, a statement setting out the grounds for the belief. The statement must include your address and be signed by you.
Your statement will be made available at the ECQ for public inspection and a copy will be given to the applicant for comment.
Please contact Linda Pascoe on 1300 881 665 or fad@ecq.qld.gov.au if you would like further information.
The Electoral Commission of Queensland (the ECQ) has received an application under the provisions of Part 6 of the Electoral Act 1992 (the Act) to make the following changes in the Register of Political Parties:
Change the Registered Officer and address for the Legalise Cannabis Queensland (Party):
Current Registered Officer: Nigel David Quinlan
Proposed Registered Officer: Louise Kiwara
Current address: PO Box 4482, Forest Lake QLD 4078
Proposed address: 11 Mayfield Street, Nambour QLD 4560
If you believe that any of these changes should not be made because the proposed changes do not fulfil the requirements specified in the Act, you may submit to the ECQ, by Monday 15 July 2024, a statement setting out the grounds for the objection. The statement must include your address and be signed by you.
The statement should be sent to:
Electoral Commission of Queensland
GPO Box 1393
BRISBANE QLD 4001
Your statement will be made available at the ECQ for public inspection and a copy will be given to the applicant for comment. Please contact Linda Pascoe on 1300 881 665 or fad@ecq.qld.gov.au if you would like further information.
The Electoral Commission of Queensland (the ECQ) has received an application under the provisions of Part 6 of the Electoral Act 1992 (the Act) to make the following changes in the Register of Political Parties:
If you believe that any of these changes should not be made because the proposed changes do not fulfil the requirements specified in the Act, you may submit to the ECQ, by Monday 8 July 2024, a statement setting out the grounds for the objection. The statement must include your address and be signed by you.
The statement should be sent to: -
Electoral Commission of Queensland
GPO Box 1393
BRISBANE QLD 4001
Your statement will be made available at the ECQ for public inspection and a copy will be given to the applicant for comment. Please contact Linda Pascoe on 1300 881 665 or fad@ecq.qld.gov.au if you would like further information.
The Electoral Commission of Queensland (the ECQ) has received an application under the provisions of Part 6 of the Electoral Act 1992 (the Act) to make the following changes in the Register of Political Parties:
Change the Registered Officer for the Animal Justice Party (Queensland):
Current Registered Officer: Anna Nikolic
Proposed Registered Officer: Michelle Jensz
If you believe that this change should not be made because the proposed change does not fulfil the requirements specified in the Act, you may submit to the ECQ, by Monday 17 June 2024, a statement setting out the grounds for the objection. The statement must include your address and be signed by you.
The statement should be sent to: -
Electoral Commission of Queensland
GPO Box 1393
BRISBANE QLD 4001
Your statement will be made available at the ECQ for public inspection and a copy will be given to the applicant for comment. Please contact Linda Pascoe on 1300 881 665 or fad@ecq.qld.gov.au if you would like further information.
Wade Lewis
Assistant Electoral Commissioner
The Electoral Commission of Queensland (the ECQ) has received an application under the provisions of Part 6 of the Electoral Act 1992 (the Act) to make the following change in the register of political parties.
Application to register a political party:
Name of party: Family First Queensland
Abbreviation of party: Family First
Name and address of proposed registered officer: Barbara Helvagjian, PO BOX 894, CHATSWOOD NSW 2057
If you believe that the party should not be registered because:
- the application does not fulfil the technical requirements specified in section 71 of the Act; or
- the application should be refused under section 75 of the Act
you are invited to submit to the ECQ, by Monday 13 May 2024, a statement setting out the grounds for the belief. The statement must include your address and be signed by you.
The statement should be sent to: -
Electoral Commission of Queensland
GPO Box 1393
BRISBANE QLD 4001
Your statement will be made available at the ECQ for public inspection and a copy will be given to the applicant for comment.
Please contact Linda Pascoe on 1300 881 665 or fad@ecq.qld.gov.au if you would like further information.
Pat Vidgen PSM
Electoral Commissioner
The Electoral Commission of Queensland (the ECQ) has received an application from the Legalise Cannabis Qld (Party) under the provisions of Part 6 of the Electoral Act 1992 (the Act) to make the following change to the register of political parties.
Change the name of a registered political party:
Current registered name of party: Legalise Cannabis Qld (Party)
Proposed registered name of party: Legalise Cannabis Queensland (Party)
If you believe that these changes should not be made because the proposed changes do not fulfil the requirements specified in the Act, you may submit to the ECQ, by Monday 26 February 2024, a statement setting out the grounds for the objection. The statement must include your address and be signed by you.
The statement should be sent to: -
Electoral Commission of Queensland
GPO Box 1393
BRISBANE QLD 4001
Your statement will be made available at the ECQ for public inspection and a copy will be given to the applicant for comment. Please contact Linda Pascoe on 1300 881 665 or fad@ecq.qld.gov.au if you would like further information.
Pat Vidgen PSM
Electoral Commissioner
The Electoral Commission of Queensland (the ECQ) has received an application under the provisions of Part 6 of the Electoral Act 1992 (the Act) to make the following changes in the Register of Political Parties:
Change the Registered Officer for the Legalise Cannabis Qld (Party):
Current Registered Officer: Debra Cliff
Proposed Registered Officer: Nigel David Quinlan
If you believe that this change should not be made because the proposed change does not fulfil the requirements specified in the Act, you may submit to the ECQ, by Monday 5 February 2024, a statement setting out the grounds for the objection. The statement must include your address and be signed by you.
The statement should be sent to: -
Electoral Commission of Queensland
GPO Box 1393
BRISBANE QLD 4001
Your statement will be made available at the ECQ for public inspection and a copy will be given to the applicant for comment. Please contact Linda Pascoe on 1300 881 665 or fad@ecq.qld.gov.au if you would like further information.
Pat Vidgen PSM
Electoral Commissioner
The Electoral Commission of Queensland (the ECQ) proposes to cancel the registration of the Health Environment Accountability Rights Transparency (HEART) (HEART Party), which is a political party registered under Part 6 of the Electoral Act 1992 (the Act).
The cancellation of registration has been requested by the Deputy Registered Officer of the HEART Party.
If you believe that the registration of the HEART Party should not be cancelled, you may submit to the ECQ, by Thursday 8 February 2024, a statement setting out the grounds for the objection. The statement must include your address and be signed by you.
The statement should be sent to: -
Electoral Commission of Queensland
GPO Box 1393
BRISBANE QLD 4001
Your statement will be made available at the ECQ for public inspection and a copy will be given to the HEART Party for comment. Please contact Linda Pascoe on 1300 881 665 or fad@ecq.qld.gov.au if you would like further information.
Pat Vidgen PSM
Electoral Commissioner
The Electoral Commission of Queensland (the ECQ) has received an application from the Informed Medical Options Party (IMOP) under the provisions of Part 6 of the Electoral Act 1992 (the Act) to make the following changes to the register of political parties.
Change the name of a registered political party and registered abbreviation:
Current registered name of party: Informed Medical Options Party (IMOP)
Current Registered Abbreviation: Health Environment Accountability Rights Transparency (HEART)
Proposed registered name of party: No abbreviation registered
Proposed Registered Abbreviation: HEART Party
If you believe that these changes should not be made because the proposed changes do not fulfil the requirements specified in the Act, you may submit to the ECQ, by Monday 15 January 2024, a statement setting out the grounds for the objection. The statement must include your address and be signed by you.
The statement should be sent to: -
Electoral Commission of Queensland
GPO Box 1393
BRISBANE QLD 4001
Your statement will be made available at the ECQ for public inspection and a copy will be given to the applicant for comment. Please contact Linda Pascoe on 1300 881 665 or fad@ecq.qld.gov.au if you would like further information.
Pat Vidgen PSM
Electoral Commissioner
The Electoral Commission of Queensland (the ECQ) has received an application under the provisions of Part 6 of the Electoral Act 1992 (the Act) to make the following changes in the Register of Political Parties:
Change the Registered Officer and address for the Animal Justice Party (Queensland):
Current Registered Officer: Paula Gilbard
Current address: PO Box 665, Nanango QLD 4615
Proposed Registered Officer: Anna Nikolic
Proposed address: Ground Floor, 470 St Kilda Road, Melbourne VIC 3004
If you believe that any of these changes should not be made because the proposed changes do not fulfil the requirements specified in the Act, you may submit to the ECQ, by Monday 4 December 2023, a statement setting out the grounds for the objection. The statement must include your address and be signed by you.
The statement should be sent to:
Electoral Commission of Queensland
GPO Box 1393
BRISBANE QLD 4001
Your statement will be made available at the ECQ for public inspection and a copy will be given to the applicant for comment. Please contact Mick Cumming on 1300 881 665 or fad@ecq.qld.gov.au if you would like further information.
Pat Vidgen PSM
Electoral Commissioner
The Electoral Commission of Queensland (the ECQ) proposes to cancel the registration of the Civil Liberties & Motorists Party, which is a political party registered under Part 6 of the Electoral Act 1992 (the Act).
The cancellation of registration is being proposed as the ECQ is satisfied on reasonable grounds that the Civil Liberties & Motorists Party is not a Queensland parliamentary party and does not have at least 500 members who are electors.
If you wish to object to the proposed cancellation of the registration of the Civil Liberties & Motorists Party, you may submit to the ECQ, by Monday 9 October 2023, a statement setting out the grounds for the objection. The statement must include your address and be signed by you.
The statement should be sent to:
Electoral Commission of Queensland
GPO Box 1393
BRISBANE QLD 4001
Your statement will be made available at the ECQ for public inspection and a copy will be given to the Civil Liberties & Motorists Party for comment. Please contact Linda Pascoe on 1300 881 665 or fad@ecq.qld.gov.au if you would like further information.
Pat Vidgen PSM
Electoral Commissioner
The Electoral Commission of Queensland (the ECQ) has received an application under the provisions of Part 6 of the Electoral Act 1992 (the Act) to make the following changes in the Register of Political Parties:
Change the Registered Officer and address for the Animal Justice Party (Queensland):
Current Registered Officer: Paula Gilbard
Current address: PO Box 665, Nanango QLD 4615
Proposed Registered Officer: Samara Grumberg
Proposed address: Ground Floor, 470 St Kilda Road, Melbourne VIC 3004
If you believe that any of these changes should not be made because the proposed changes do not fulfil the requirements specified in the Act, you may submit to the ECQ, by Monday 16 October 2023, a statement setting out the grounds for the objection. The statement must include your address and be signed by you.
The statement should be sent to:
Electoral Commission of Queensland
GPO Box 1393
BRISBANE QLD 4001
Your statement will be made available at the ECQ for public inspection and a copy will be given to the applicant for comment. Please contact Linda Pascoe on 1300 881 665 or fad@ecq.qld.gov.au if you would like further information.
Pat Vidgen PSM
Electoral Commissioner
The Electoral Commission of Queensland (the ECQ) has received an application under the provisions of Part 6 of the Electoral Act 1992 (the Act) to make the following changes in the Register of Political Parties:
Change the Registered Officer and address for the Animal Justice Party (Queensland):
Current Registered Officer: Paula Gilbard
Current address: PO Box 665, Nanango QLD 4615
Proposed Registered Officer: Dominique Thiriet
Proposed address: Ground Floor, 470 St Kilda Road, Melbourne VIC 3004
If you believe that any of these changes should not be made because the proposed changes do not fulfil the requirements specified in the Act, you may submit to the ECQ, by Monday 11 September 2023, a statement setting out the grounds for the objection. The statement must include your address and be signed by you.
The statement should be sent to: -
Electoral Commission of Queensland
GPO Box 1393
BRISBANE QLD 4001
Your statement will be made available at the ECQ for public inspection and a copy will be given to the applicant for comment. Please contact Linda Pascoe on 1300 881 665 or fad@ecq.qld.gov.au if you would like further information.
Pat Vidgen PSM
Electoral Commissioner
The Electoral Commission of Queensland (the ECQ) has received an application under the provisions of Part 6 of the Electoral Act 1992 (the Act) to make the following changes in the Register of Political Parties:
Change the Registered Abbreviation for Pauline Hanson’s One Nation Queensland Division:
Current Registered Abbreviation: Pauline Hanson’s One Nation
Proposed Registered Abbreviation: One Nation
If you believe that this change should not be made because the proposed change does not fulfil the requirements specified in the Act, you may submit to the ECQ, by Monday 7 August 2023, a statement setting out the grounds for the objection. The statement must include your address and be signed by you.
The statement should be sent to: -
Electoral Commission of Queensland
GPO Box 1393
BRISBANE QLD 4001
Your statement will be made available at the ECQ for public inspection and a copy will be given to the applicant for comment. Please contact Linda Pascoe on 1300 881 665 or fad@ecq.qld.gov.au if you would like further information.
Pat Vidgen PSM
Electoral Commissioner
The Electoral Commission of Queensland (the ECQ) has received an application under the provisions of Part 6 of the Electoral Act 1992 (the Act) to make the following changes in the Register of Political Parties:
Change the Registered Officer for the Animal Justice Party (Queensland):
Current Registered Officer: Lindon Cox
Proposed Registered Officer: Paula Gilbard
If you believe that this change should not be made because the proposed change does not fulfil the requirements specified in the Act, you may submit to the ECQ, by Monday 8 May 2023, a statement setting out the grounds for the objection. The statement must include your address and be signed by you.
The statement should be sent to: -
Electoral Commission of Queensland
GPO Box 1393
BRISBANE QLD 4001
Your statement will be made available at the ECQ for public inspection and a copy will be given to the applicant for comment. Please contact Linda Pascoe on 1300 881 665 or fad@ecq.qld.gov.au if you would like further information.
Pat Vidgen PSM
Electoral Commissioner
The Electoral Commission of Queensland (the ECQ) has received an application under the provision of Part 6 of the Electoral Act 1992 (the Act) to make the following change to the register of political parties:
Change the Registered Officer for the Katter’s Australian Party (KAP):
Current Registered Officer: Sarah Major
Proposed Registered Officer: Shannan Boschen
If you believe that this change should not be made because the proposed change does not fulfil the requirements specified in the Act, you may submit to the ECQ, by Monday 13 March 2023, a statement setting out the grounds for the objection. The statement must include your address and be signed by you.
The statement should be sent to: -
Electoral Commission of Queensland
GPO Box 1393
BRISBANE QLD 4001
Your statement will be made available at the ECQ for public inspection and a copy will be given to the applicant for comment. Please contact Linda Pascoe on 1300 881 665 or fad@ecq.qld.gov.au if you would like further information.
Pat Vidgen PSM
Electoral Commissioner
The Electoral Commission of Queensland (the ECQ) has received an application under the provisions of Part 6 of the Electoral Act 1992 (the Act) to make the following changes in the Register of Political Parties:
Change the Registered Officer and address for the Civil Liberties and Motorists Party:
Current Registered Officer: Jeffrey Hodges
Current address: 77 Flaxton Mill Road, Flaxton QLD 4560
Proposed Registered Officer: Reyna Drake
Proposed address: PO Box 1272, Elanora QLD 4221
If you believe that any of these changes should not be made because the proposed changes do not fulfil the requirements specified in the Act, you may submit to the ECQ, by Monday 27 February 2023, a statement setting out the grounds for the objection. The statement must include your address and be signed by you.
The statement should be sent to: -
Electoral Commission of Queensland
GPO Box 1393
BRISBANE QLD 4001
Your statement will be made available at the ECQ for public inspection and a copy will be given to the applicant for comment. Please contact Linda Pascoe on 1300 881 665 or fad@ecq.qld.gov.au if you would like further information.
Pat Vidgen PSM
Electoral Commissioner
Party registration decisions and changes
Pursuant to the provisions of Part 6 of the Electoral Act 1992 (the Act), the Electoral Commission of Queensland has made the following change to the Register of Political Parties (the Register).
Details of new registered political party to be included on the Register:
Name of party: Libertarian Party of Queensland
Abbreviation of party: Libertarians
Name and address of registered officer: Richard Davies, PO BOX 5011 ALGESTER QLD 4115
Please contact Linda Pascoe on 1300 881 665 or fad@ecq.qld.gov.au if you would like further information.
Pat Vidgen PSM
Electoral Commissioner
Pursuant to the provisions of Part 6 of the Electoral Act 1992, the Electoral Commission of Queensland has made the following changes to the Register of Political Parties:
Change the Registered Officer and address for the Legalise Cannabis Queensland (Party):
Previous Registered Officer: Nigel David Quinlan
New Registered Officer: Louise Kiwara
Previous address: PO Box 4482, Forest Lake QLD 4078
New address: 11 Mayfield Street, Nambour QLD 4560
Please contact Linda Pascoe on 1300 881 665 or fad@ecq.qld.gov.au if you would like further information.
Pat Vidgen PSM
Electoral Commissioner
Pursuant to the provisions of Part 6 of the Electoral Act 1992, the Electoral Commission of Queensland has made the following changes to the Register of Political Parties:
Change the Registered Officer and address for the Katter’s Australian Party (KAP):
Previous Registered Officer: Shannan Boschen
Previous address: PO Box 1022, Townsville, Qld, 4810
New Registered Officer: Sarah Major
New address: 2/321 Sturt Street, Townsville City, Qld, 4810
Please contact Linda Pascoe on 1300 881 665 or fad@ecq.qld.gov.au if you would like further information.
Pat Vidgen PSM
Electoral Commissioner
Pursuant to the provisions of Part 6 of the Electoral Act 1992, the Electoral Commission of Queensland has made the following change to the Register of Political Parties:
Change the Registered Officer for the Animal Justice Party (Queensland):
Please contact Linda Pascoe on 1300 881 665 or fad@ecq.qld.gov.au if you would like further information.
Pursuant to the provisions of Part 6 of the Electoral Act 1992 (the Act), the Electoral Commission of Queensland has made the following change to the Register of Political Parties (the Register).
Details of new registered political party to be included on the Register:
Name of party: Family First Queensland
Abbreviation of party: Family First
Name and address of registered officer: Barbara Helvagjian, PO Box 894 Chatswood NSW 2057
Please contact Linda Pascoe on 1300 881 665 or fad@ecq.qld.gov.au if you would like further information.
Pat Vidgen PSM
Electoral Commissioner
Pursuant to the provisions of Part 6 of the Electoral Act 1992, the Electoral Commission of Queensland has made the following changes to the Register of Political Parties:
Change the Registered Officer and the registered party name for the Legalise Cannabis Qld (Party):
Previous Registered Officer: Debra Cliff
Previous registered name of party: Legalise Cannabis Qld (Party)
New Registered Officer: Nigel David Quinlan
New registered name of party: Legalise Cannabis Queensland (Party)
Please contact Linda Pascoe on 1300 881 665 or fad@ecq.qld.gov.au if you would like further information.
Pat Vidgen PSM
Electoral Commissioner
Pursuant to the provisions of Part 6 of the Electoral Act 1992, the Electoral Commission of Queensland has cancelled the registration of the following political party –
Name of party: Health Environment Accountability Rights Transparency (HEART)
Date of cancellation: 9 February 2024
Please contact Linda Pascoe on 1300 881 665 or fad@ecq.qld.gov.au if you would like further information.
Pat Vidgen PSM
Electoral Commissioner
Pursuant to the provisions of Part 6 of the Electoral Act 1992, the Electoral Commission of Queensland has made the following change to the Register of Political Parties:
Change the name and abbreviation of a registered political party:
Previous registered name of party: Informed Medical Options Party (IMOP)
New registered name of party: Health Environment Accountability Rights Transparency (HEART)
Previous registered abbreviation: No abbreviation registered
New registered abbreviation: HEART Party
Please contact Linda Pascoe on 1300 881 665 or fad@ecq.qld.gov.au if you would like further information.
Wade Lewis
Acting Electoral Commissioner
Pursuant to the provisions of Part 6 of the Electoral Act 1992, the Electoral Commission of Queensland has made the following change to the Register of Political Parties:
Change the Registered Officer and address for the Animal Justice Party (Queensland):
Previous Registered Officer: Paula Gilbard
Previous address: PO Box 665, Nanango QLD 4615
New Registered Officer: Anna Nikolic
New address: Ground Floor, 470 St Kilda Road, Melbourne VIC 3004
Please contact Linda Pascoe on 1300 881 665 or fad@ecq.qld.gov.au if you would like further information.
Wade Lewis
Assistant Electoral Commissioner
Pursuant to the provisions of Part 6 of the Electoral Act 1992, the Electoral Commission of Queensland has cancelled the registration of the following political party –
Name of party: Civil Liberties & Motorists Party
Date of cancellation: 13 October 2023
Please contact Linda Pascoe on 1300 881 665 or fad@ecq.qld.gov.au if you would like further information.
Pat Vidgen PSM
Electoral Commissioner
Pursuant to the provisions of Part 6 of the Electoral Act 1992, the Electoral Commission of Queensland has made the following change to the Register of Political Parties:
Change the Registered Abbreviation for Pauline Hanson’s One Nation Queensland Division:
Previous Registered Abbreviation: Pauline Hanson’s One Nation
New Registered Abbreviation: One Nation
Please contact Linda Pascoe on 1300 881 665 or fad@ecq.qld.gov.au if you would like further information.
Pat Vidgen PSM
Electoral Commissioner
Pursuant to the provisions of Part 6 of the Electoral Act 1992, the Electoral Commission of Queensland has made the following change to the Register of Political Parties:
Change the Registered Officer for the Animal Justice Party (Queensland):
Previous Registered Officer: Lindon Cox
New Registered Officer: Paula Gilbard
Please contact Linda Pascoe on 1300 881 665 or fad@ecq.qld.gov.au if you would like further information.
Pat Vidgen PSM
Electoral Commissioner
Pursuant to the provisions of Part 6 of the Electoral Act 1992, the Electoral Commission of Queensland has made the following change to the Register of Political Parties:
Change the Registered Officer for the Katter’s Australian Party (KAP):
Previous Registered Officer: Sarah Major
New Registered Officer: Shannan Boschen
Please contact Linda Pascoe on 1300 881 665 or fad@ecq.qld.gov.au if you would like further information.
Pat Vidgen PSM
Electoral Commissioner
Pursuant to the provisions of Part 6 of the Electoral Act 1992, the Electoral Commission of Queensland has made the following changes to the Register of Political Parties:
Change the Registered Officer and address for the Civil Liberties and Motorists Party:
Previous Registered Officer: Jeffrey Hodges
New Registered Officer: Reyna Drake
Previous address: 77 Flaxton Mill Road, Flaxton QLD 4560
New address: PO Box 1272, Elanora QLD 4221
Please contact Linda Pascoe on 1300 881 665 or fad@ecq.qld.gov.au if you would like further information.
Pat Vidgen PSM
Electoral Commissioner
Pursuant to the provisions of Part 6 of the Electoral Act 1992, the Electoral Commission of Queensland has made the following change to the Register of Political Parties:
Change the Registered Officer for the Liberal National Party of Queensland:
Previous Registered Officer: Lincoln Folo
New Registered Officer: Benjamin Riley
Please contact Kelly Guo on 1300 881 665 or fad@ecq.qld.gov.au if you would like further information.
Pat Vidgen PSM
Electoral Commissioner
Archived applications and decisions and changes (2022 or earlier)
Previous applications to change the Register of Political Parties
The Electoral Commission of Queensland (the ECQ) has received an application under the provision of Part 6 of the Electoral Act 1992 (the Act) to make the following change to the register of political parties:
Change the Registered Officer for the Liberal National Party of Queensland:
Current Registered Officer: Lincoln Folo
Proposed Registered Officer: Benjamin Riley
If you believe that this change should not be made because the proposed change does not fulfil the requirements specified in the Act, you may submit to the ECQ, by 9 January 2023, a statement setting out the grounds for the objection. The statement must include your address and be signed by you.
The statement should be sent to: -
Electoral Commission of Queensland
GPO Box 1393
BRISBANE QLD 4001
Your statement will be made available at the ECQ for public inspection and a copy will be given to the applicant for comment. Please contact Kelly Guo on 1300 881 665 or fad@ecq.qld.gov.au if you would like further information.
Pat Vidgen PSM
Electoral Commissioner
The Electoral Commission of Queensland (the ECQ) proposes to cancel the registration of the Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party (QLD), which is a political party registered under Part 6 of the Electoral Act 1992 (the Act).
The cancellation of registration is being proposed as the ECQ is satisfied on reasonable grounds that the Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party (QLD) is not a Queensland parliamentary party and does not have at least 500 members who are electors. The registered officer of the Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party (QLD) has also failed to comply with section 80(1) of the Act, which is grounds for a party’s cancellation under section s78(2)(f) of the Act.
If you believe the registration of the Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party (QLD) should not be cancelled, you may submit to the ECQ, by Friday 9 December 2022, a statement setting out the grounds for the objection. The statement must include your address and be signed by you.
The statement should be sent to: -
Electoral Commission of Queensland
GPO Box 1393
BRISBANE QLD 4001
Your statement will be made available at the ECQ for public inspection and a copy will be given to the Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party (QLD) for comment. Please contact Linda Pascoe on 1300 881 665 or fad@ecq.qld.gov.au if you would like further information.
Pat Vidgen PSM
Electoral Commissioner
The Electoral Commission of Queensland (the ECQ) has received an application under the provisions of Part 6 of the Electoral Act 1992 (the Act) to make the following changes in the Register of Political Parties:
Change the Registered Officer and address for the Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party (QLD):
Current Registered Officer: Malcolm Richardson
Proposed Registered Officer: Timothy Basily
Current address: PO Box 253, Millmerran QLD 4357
Proposed address: PO BOX 515, Ashfield Post Office NSW 1800
If you believe that any of these changes should not be made because the proposed change does not fulfil the requirements specified in the Act, you may submit to the ECQ, by 22 August 2022, a statement setting out the grounds for the objection. The statement must include your address and be signed by you.
The statement should be sent to: -
Electoral Commission of Queensland
GPO Box 1393
BRISBANE QLD 4001
Your statement will be made available at the ECQ for public inspection and a copy will be given to the applicant for comment. Please contact Kelly Guo on 1300 881 665 or fad@ecq.qld.gov.au if you would like further information.
Wade Lewis
Acting Electoral Commissioner
The Electoral Commission of Queensland (the ECQ) has received an application under the provision of Part 6 of the Electoral Act 1992 (the Act) to make the following change to the register of political parties:
Change the Registered Officer for the Legalise Cannabis Qld (Party):
Current Registered Officer: Laura Barnard
Proposed Registered Officer: Debra Cliff
If you believe that this change should not be made because the proposed change does not fulfil the requirements specified in the Act, you may submit to the ECQ, by 22 August 2022, a statement setting out the grounds for the objection. The statement must include your address and be signed by you.
The statement should be sent to: -
Electoral Commission of Queensland
GPO Box 1393
BRISBANE QLD 4001
Your statement will be made available at the ECQ for public inspection and a copy will be given to the applicant for comment. Please contact Kelly Guo on 1300 881 665 or fad@ecq.qld.gov.au if you would like further information.
Pat Vidgen PSM
Electoral Commissioner
The Electoral Commission of Queensland (the ECQ) has received an application under the provision of Part 6 of the Electoral Act 1992 (the Act) to make the following change to the register of political parties:
Change the Registered Officer for the Australian Labor Party (State of Queensland):
Current Registered Officer: Julie-Ann Campbell
Proposed Registered Officer: Katherine Flanders
If you believe that this change should not be made because the proposed change does not fulfil the requirements specified in the Act, you may submit to the ECQ, by 1 August 2022, a statement setting out the grounds for the objection. The statement must include your address and be signed by you.
The statement should be sent to: -
Electoral Commission of Queensland
GPO Box 1393
BRISBANE QLD 4001
Your statement will be made available at the ECQ for public inspection and a copy will be given to the applicant for comment. Please contact Kelly Guo on 1300 881 665 or fad@ecq.qld.gov.au if you would like further information.
Pat Vidgen PSM
Electoral Commissioner
The Electoral Commission of Queensland (the ECQ) has received an application under the provision of Part 6 of the Electoral Act 1992 (the Act) to make the following change to the Register of Political Parties:
Change the Registered Officer for the Liberal National Party of Queensland (LNP):
Current Registered Officer: Tony Eyres
Proposed Registered Officer: Lincoln Folo
If you believe that this change should not be made because the proposed change does not fulfil the requirements specified in the Act, you may submit to the ECQ, by 16 May 2022, a statement setting out the grounds for the objection. The statement must include your address and be signed by you.
The statement should be sent to: -
Electoral Commission of Queensland
GPO Box 1393
BRISBANE QLD 4001
Your statement will be made available at the ECQ for public inspection and a copy will be given to the applicant for comment. Please contact Linda Pascoe on 1300 881 665 or fad@ecq.qld.gov.au if you would like further information.
Pat Vidgen PSM
Electoral Commissioner
The Electoral Commission of Queensland (the ECQ) has received an application under the provision of Part 6 of the Electoral Act 1992 (the Act) to make the following change to the Register of Political Parties:
Change the Registered Officer for Queensland Greens (The Greens):
Current Registered Officer: Katherine Dall
Proposed Registered Officer: Lenore Keough
If you believe that this change should not be made because the proposed change does not fulfil the requirements specified in the Act, you may submit to the ECQ, by 14 February 2022, a statement setting out the grounds for the objection. The statement must include your address and be signed by you.
The statement should be sent to: -
Electoral Commission of Queensland
GPO Box 1393
BRISBANE QLD 4001
Your statement will be made available at the ECQ for public inspection and a copy will be given to the applicant for comment. Please contact Linda Pascoe on 1300 881 665 or fad@ecq.qld.gov.au if you would like further information.
Pat Vidgen PSM
Electoral Commissioner
The Electoral Commission of Queensland (the ECQ) has received an application under the provisions of Part 6 of the Electoral Act 1992 (the Act) to make the following change in the Register of Political Parties:
Change the address of the Registered Officer for the Animal Justice Party (Queensland):
Current address: PO Box 542, Mermaid Beach QLD 4218
Proposed address: PO Box 665, Nanango QLD 4615
If you believe that this change should not be made because the proposed change does not fulfil the requirements specified in the Act, you may submit to the ECQ, by Tuesday, 4 January 2022, a statement setting out the grounds for the objection. The statement must include your address and be signed by you.
The statement should be sent to: –
Electoral Commission of Queensland
GPO Box 1393
BRISBANE QLD 4001
Your statement will be made available at the ECQ for public inspection and a copy will be given to the applicant for comment. Please contact Funding and Disclosure on 1300 881 665 or fad@ecq.qld.gov.au if you would like further information.
Pat Vidgen PSM
Electoral Commissioner
The Electoral Commission of Queensland (the ECQ) proposes to cancel the registration of United Australia Party (UAP), which is a political party registered under Part 6 of the Electoral Act 1992 (the Act).
The cancellation of registration has been requested by the Registered Officer of UAP.
If you believe that the registration of UAP should not be cancelled, you may submit to the ECQ, by 20 September 2021, a statement setting out the grounds for the objection. The statement must include your address and be signed by you.
The statement should be sent to: -
Electoral Commission of Queensland
GPO Box 1393
BRISBANE QLD 4001
Your statement will be made available at the ECQ for public inspection and a copy will be given to UAP for comment. Please contact Jessie Heading on 1300 881 665 or fad@ecq.qld.gov.au if you would like further information.
Pat Vidgen PSM
Electoral Commissioner
The Electoral Commission of Queensland (the ECQ) has received an application under the provision of Part 6 of the Electoral Act 1992 (the Act) to make the following change in the register of political parties:
Change the Registered Officer for Liberal National Party of Queensland:
Current Registered Officer: Michael O’Dwyer
Proposed Registered Officer: Tony Eyres
If you believe that this change should not be made because the proposed change does not fulfil the requirements specified in the Act, you may submit to the ECQ, by 26 July 2021, a statement setting out the grounds for the objection. The statement must include your address and be signed by you.
The statement should be sent to: -
Electoral Commission of Queensland
GPO Box 1393
BRISBANE QLD 4001
Your statement will be made available at the ECQ for public inspection and a copy will be given to the applicant for comment. Please contact Natalie Webb on 1300 881 665 or fad@ecq.qld.gov.au if you would like further information.
Pat Vidgen PSM
Electoral Commissioner
Party registration decisions and changes
Pursuant to the provisions of Part 6 of the Electoral Act 1992, the Electoral Commission of Queensland has cancelled the registration of the following political party –
Name of party: Shooters, Fishers & Farmers Party (QLD)
Date of cancellation: 16 December 2022
Please contact Linda Pascoe on 1300 881 665 or fad@ecq.qld.gov.au if you would like further information.
Pat Vidgen PSM
Electoral Commissioner
Pursuant to the provisions of Part 6 of the Electoral Act 1992, the Electoral Commission of Queensland has made the following change to the Register of Political Parties:
Change the Registered Officer for Legalise Cannabis Qld (Party):
Previous Registered Officer: Laura Barnard
New Registered Officer: Debra Cliff
Please contact Kelly Guo on 1300 881 665 or fad@ecq.qld.gov.au if you would like further information.
Pat Vidgen PSM
Electoral Commissioner
Pursuant to the provisions of Part 6 of the Electoral Act 1992, the Electoral Commission of Queensland has made the following change to the Register of Political Parties:
Change the Registered Officer for the Australian Labor Party (State of Queensland):
Previous Registered Officer:
Julie-Ann Campbell
New Registered Officer:
Katherine Flanders
Please contact Kelly Guo on 1300 881 665 or fad@ecq.qld.gov.au if you would like further information.
Pat Vidgen PSM
Electoral Commissioner
Pursuant to the provisions of Part 6 of the Electoral Act 1992, the Electoral Commission of Queensland has made the following change to the Register of Political Parties:
Change the Registered Officer for the Liberal National Party of Queensland:
Previous Registered Officer: Tony Eyres
New Registered Officer: Lincoln Folo
Please contact Linda Pascoe on 1300 881 665 or fad@ecq.qld.gov.au if you would like further information.
Pat Vidgen PSM
Electoral Commissioner
Pursuant to the provisions of Part 6 of the Electoral Act 1992, the Electoral Commission of Queensland has made the following change to the Register of Political Parties:
Change the Registered Officer for Queensland Greens (The Greens):
Previous Registered Officer: Katherine Dall
New Registered Officer: Lenore Keough
Please contact Linda Pascoe on 1300 881 665 or fad@ecq.qld.gov.au if you would like further information.
Pat Vidgen PSM
Electoral Commissioner
Pursuant to the provisions of Part 6 of the Electoral Act 1992, the Electoral Commission of Queensland has made the following change to the Register of Political Parties –
Change to the address of the Registered Officer for Animal Justice Party (Queensland):
Previous address: PO Box 542, Mermaid Beach QLD 4218
New address: PO Box 665, Nanango QLD 4615
Please contact the Funding, Disclosure and Compliance team on
1300 881 665 or fad@ecq.qld.gov.au if you would like further information.
Pat Vidgen PSM
Electoral Commissioner
Pursuant to the provisions of Part 6 of the Electoral Act 1992, the Electoral Commission of Queensland has cancelled the registration of the following political party –
Name of party: United Australia Party
Date of cancellation: 24 September 2021
Please contact Natalie Webb on 1300 881 665 or fad@ecq.qld.gov.au if you would like further information.
Pat Vidgen PSM
Electoral Commissioner
Pursuant to the provisions of Part 6 of the Electoral Act 1992, the Electoral Commission of Queensland has made the following change to the Register of Political Parties:
Change the name and abbreviation of a registered political party:
Previous registered name of party: Clive Palmer’s United Australia Party
New registered name of party: United Australia Party
Previous registered abbreviation: Clive Palmer’s UAP
New registered abbreviation: UAP
Please contact Natalie Webb on 1300 881 665 or fad@ecq.qld.gov.au if you would like further information.
Pat Vidgen PSM
Electoral Commissioner
Pursuant to the provisions of Part 6 of the Electoral Act 1992, the Electoral Commission of Queensland has made the following changes to the Register of Political Parties:
Change the Registered Officer for the Liberal National Party of Queensland:
Previous Registered Officer: Michael O’Dwyer
New Registered Officer: Tony Eyres
Please contact Natalie Webb on 1300 881 665 or fad@ecq.qld.gov.au if you would like further information.
Pat Vidgen PSM
Electoral Commissioner
Pursuant to the provisions of Part 6 of the Electoral Act 1992, the Electoral Commission of Queensland has made the following changes to the Register of Political Parties:
Change the Registered Officer for Katter’s Australian Party (KAP):
Previous Registered Officer: Thomas Harris
New Registered Officer: Sarah Major
Please contact Natalie Webb on 1300 881 665 or fad@ecq.qld.gov.au if you would like further information.
Pat Vidgen PSM
Electoral Commissioner