State’s electoral commission rejects request from NSW Liberal president after party failed to lodge nominations for more than 130 council candidatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastThe New South Wales Liberal party has demanded a week-long extension to lodge nominations for more than 130 council candidates after the party missed the deadline in a “monumental stuff-up”.But acting NSW electoral commissioner Matthew Phillips considered the grounds for the request and on Saturday rejected an extension.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading…
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Publish date : 2024-08-17 21:39:37
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NSW Liberal party denied extension after missing council elections deadline in ‘monumental stuff-up’
