Appointing or changing agents
Appointing or changing agents
Agents can play an important role in elections as they are responsible for ensuring election participants meet obligations under the Local Government Electoral Act 2011.
A candidate may choose to appoint an agent. If a candidate does not appoint an agent, the candidate is their own agent. If you do choose to appoint an agent, both you and your agent have a responsibility to familiarise yourselves with all relevant and current legislative provisions. Failure to do so cannot be used as an excuse for failing to comply with any legislative requirement.
For more information about who can be an agent, registration, removal requirements, and more, see the fact sheets below.
Links to further information:
- Local government quadrennial elections and by-elections
- Fact sheet 38 – Funding and disclosure overview for agents
Forms: