Media Release 2006: Deregistration of Advance Australia Party and Curtin Labor Alliance

09 January 2006

On 5 December 2005, the delegate of the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) deregistered the Advance Australia Party and the Curtin Labor Alliance.

Deregistration of these two parties was in accordance with paragraph 136(1)(a) of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918; a period of 4 years has elapsed since the polling day in the last election for which the party endorsed a candidate.

Media Contact:
Jeff Howarth
Acting Director Funding and Disclosure
02 6271 4413