Parliamentary Elections Act 1954 · 2020 Revised Edition · Part 3 · Elections
61P. Evidence
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In proceedings for an offence under Division 1, 2 or 3 —
an election advertising that includes a statement that its publication was authorised by a specified person;
election advertising
“election advertising” means any poster, banner, notice, circular, handbill, illustration, article, advertisement or other material that can reasonably be regarded as intended —(a)to promote or procure the electoral success at any election for one or more identifiable political parties, candidates or groups of candidates; or(b)to otherwise enhance the standing of any such political parties, candidates or groups of candidates with the electorate in connection with any election,and such material is election advertising even though it can reasonably be regarded as intended to achieve any other purpose as well and even though it does not expressly mention the name of any political party or candidate, but excludes any button, badge, pen, pencil, balloon and any other thing prescribed by the Minister by notification in the Gazette;
an election advertising that includes a statement that it was printed by a specified person; or
material consisting of, or containing, a commentary on a candidate or political party, or the issues being submitted to electors, that includes a statement that a specified person takes responsibility for the publication of the material,is, in the absence of proof to the contrary, proof of that fact.
candidate
“candidate” means a person who is nominated as a candidate for election to any seat in Parliament;