(1) A person who: (a) has reached the age of 18 years; (b) is an Australian citizen; and (c) is either: (i) an elector entitled to vote at a House of Representatives election; or (ii) a person qualified to become such an elector; is qualified to be elected as a Senator or a member of the House of Representatives. (2) A person is not entitled to be nominated for election as a Senator or a member of the House of Representatives unless the person is qualified under subsection (1).
§ CEA s. 163Qualifications for nomination
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