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in some other expeditious manner, of the transmission.'.".

Modifications of subsection 273 (20):

  Omit the modifications, substitute:

"Subsection 273 (20):

  Omit the subsection.".

                  SCHEDULE 3 Subsection 12 (3)

 OMISSION OF MODIFICATIONS TO THE COMMONWEALTH ELECTORAL ACT 1918 IN SCHEDULE 1 TO THE PRINCIPAL ACT

Modification of subsection 137 (4):

  Omit the modification.

Modification of subsection 137 (5):

  Omit the modification.

Modifications of Division 3 of Part XX

Omit the modification of subsection 293 (2) to the modification of section 301 (inclusive).

                  SCHEDULE 4 Subsection 12 (4)

 INSERTION IN SCHEDULE 1 TO THE PRINCIPAL ACT OF MODIFICATIONS OF THE COMMONWEALTH ELECTORAL ACT 1918

After the modification of paragraph 133 (1) (b):

  Insert:

"Subsection 133 (2):

  Omit the subsection.".

SCHEDULE 4—continued

After the modification of paragraph 134 (2) (c):

  Insert:

"After subsection 134 (4):

  Insert:

'(4a) An application under subsection (1) for a change referred to in paragraph (1) (g), must not set out the name of a person who is already a registered officer of a registered party.

'(4b) If an application sets out the name of a person who is already a registered officer, the application is taken not to have been made.'.".

After the modification of paragraph 273 (31) (b):

  Insert:

"After subsection 273 (31):

  Insert:

'(32) When the last vacancy is filled, the scrutiny must immediately cease and any exclusion in progress must not be completed.'.".

                  SCHEDULE 5 Section 13

   NEW SCHEDULE 3 TO BE ADDED TO PRINCIPAL ACT

                  "SCHEDULE 3 Section 31

REFERENDUM OPTIONS DESCRIPTION SHEET

COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA

Referendum Options Description Sheet

The following brief descriptions of a model single member electorates system and a model proportional representation (Hare-Clark) system have been prepared to assist ACT electors to determine their preferred electoral system.

 SCHEDULE 5—continued

MODEL SINGLE MEMBER ELECTORATES SYSTEM

 •    The ACT will be divided into 17 separate electorates. Each electorate will elect one member to the Legislative Assembly.

 •    No candidate will be allowed to stand in more than one electorate at a general election.

•    The ballot paper used will look like this:

BALLOT PAPER

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY

FOR THE

AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY

ELECTORAL DIVISION OF ....

    Number the

    boxes from 1 to ....
□   CANDIDATE'S NAME

    PARTY
□   CANDIDATE'S NAME

    PARTY
□   CANDIDATE'S NAME

    PARTY
□   CANDIDATE'S NAME

    PARTY
□   CANDIDATE'S NAME

    PARTY
□   CANDIDATE'S NAME

    PARTY

SCHEDULE 5—continued

 • Voting will take place in each electorate in accordance with the system of voting used to elect members of the House of Representatives.

   -      Instructions on the ballot paper will require voters to show preferences (1, 2 and so on) for all of the candidates standing in the electorate.

   -      Candidates to be elected will have to receive a majority (i.e. 50% plus