The term of service of a senator for a Territory commences on the day of his or her election and expires at the close of the day immediately before the polling day for the next general election.
StatuteCommonwealth Electoral Act 1918 — Division 2 — Representation of the Territories in the Senate🇦🇺au
§ CEA s. 42Term of service of senator for Territory
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