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.