A candidate for the upcoming Braddon by-election would likely be ineligible for office under section 44 of the constitution because he is an undischarged bankrupt.
The vote will be held on July 28 as part of the “super Saturday” by-elections being held around Australia after federal MPs in four states, including Braddon Labor MP Justine Keay, resigned due to breaches of Section 44 of the Constitution.
Documents from the Australian Financial Security Authority (AFSA) reveal Australian People’s Party candidate Bruno Strangio has been an undischarged bankrupt since…
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