Appointing or changing agents

Agents can play an important role in elections as they are responsible for ensuring election participants meet obligations under the Electoral Act 1992.

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.

Links to further information:

• State fact sheet 28 – Funding and disclosure overview for agents

Forms:

• FAD3B - Appointment of an agent - Candidate
• FAD4 - Removal of Agent