NOMINATIONS

Candidate Nomination Process

Registered parties should use clear internal processes when endorsing candidates and confirming nominations.

Service guidance

Candidate endorsement and party responsibility

Candidate nomination should follow party rules, internal approvals, integrity standards, and the legal framework that applies to registered political parties.

At a glance

  • Confirm candidate membership and eligibility.
  • Document endorsement decisions.
  • Keep public statements aligned with official records.

Nomination controls

1

Review party rules

Use the constitution and internal procedures to confirm who may endorse candidates.

2

Record the endorsement

Keep minutes, approvals, and candidate details with the party records.

3

Confirm public information

Check that any published party or candidate information is accurate before release.