Kiefel CJ
Bell J
Gageler J
Keane J
Nettle J
Gordon J
Edelman J
43.
- The vacancy should be filled by a special count of the ballot papers. Any directions necessary to give effect to the conduct of the special count should be made by a single Justice.
- Does not arise.
- Unnecessary to answer.
In the reference concerning Senator Roberts, the questions should be answered as follows:
- There is a vacancy by reason of s 44(i) of the Constitution in the representation of Queensland in the Senate for the place for which Senator Malcolm Roberts was returned.
- The vacancy should be filled by a special count of the ballot papers. Any directions necessary to give effect to the conduct of the special count should be made by a single Justice.
- Unnecessary to answer.
- Unnecessary to answer.
In the reference concerning Mr Joyce MP, the questions should be answered as follows:
- By reason of s 44(i) of the Constitution, the place of the Member for New England, the Hon Barnaby Joyce MP, is vacant.
- There should be a by-election for the election of the Member for New England.
- Unnecessary to answer.
- Unnecessary to answer.
In the reference concerning Senator Nash, the questions should be answered as follows:
