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casual vacancy


a vacancy in the Senate that is caused when a Senator dies or resigns before his or her term has expired
Source: aph.gov.au

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casual vacancy


A vacancy that occurs in the Parliament between general elections. Usually caused by the resignation, retirement or death of a member. See also by-election.
Source: parliament.curriculum.edu.au (offline)

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casual vacancy


  A casual vacancy is the technical term used for a vacancy in the membership of the House of Commons or a legislative assembly which occurs between general elections.  Such vacancies can occur because of the death, resignation or disqualification of a member of the legislative assembly.  Such vacancies are filled by holding a by-election.
Source: democracy.arts.ubc.ca (offline)

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casual vacancy


A vacancy in the Legislative Assembly caused by the retirement, death or resignation of a Member. Where a casual vacancy occurs in the ACT it is filled by recounting the votes received by that Member. [..]
Source: elections.act.gov.au

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A vacancy in the Senate caused by death or resignation. By-elections are not held for Senate vacancies. Instead, the relevant state or territory appoints a new Senator to fill the vacancy. Usually thi [..]
Source: abc.net.au





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