Presidential Elections Act 1991 · 2020 Revised Edition · Part 3 · Offences and Corrupt and Illegal Practices
42O. Evidence
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In any proceedings for an offence under Subdivision (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 information or material that can reasonably be regarded as intended —(a)to promote or procure the electoral success of a candidate at an election; or(b)to otherwise enhance the standing of the candidate with the electorate in connection with that election,and such information or 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 the candidate;
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 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 the office of President;