FYI guys,
Federal Court has cleared me to run in the election. Steve Re elected unnopposed. Part of the decision -
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It follows from this construction of the sub-rule that the Returning Officer wrongly (though understandably) rejected the nomination of Mr Purvinas and Mr Re. These are irregularities. There should be an election for the office of Federal Secretary though I understand that Mr Re was the only nominee for the position of Trustee. What flows from that is a matter I will consider when considering what orders should be made. More generally, I will hear the parties on what orders should be made and, in particular, what orders should be made about the occupation of the office of Federal Secretary until the results of the election are known.