Gunter v Hollingworth [2002] FCA 943

FEDERAL COURT OF AUSTRALIA

Gunter v Hollingworth [2002] FCA 943 PARLIAMENTARY ELECTION (CTH) - Petition deputing election or return - House of Representatives - Court of Disputed returns - summons seeking dismissal of petition - whether petition within jurisdiction of Court of Disputed Returns - where petition not limited to particular Division - where petition challenges entirety of general election - requirement that petition set out facts relied upon - whether satisfied.

Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918 (Cth) Constitution (Office of Governor) Act 1987 (Qld)

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