Rulebook

Chapter I · The Parliament · Part IV · Both Houses of the Parliament

s 45 Vacancy on happening of disqualification

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If a senator or member of the House of Representatives—

(i.) Becomes subject to any of the disabilities mentioned in the last preceding section: or

(ii.) Takes the benefit, whether by assignment, composition, or otherwise, of any law relating to bankrupt or insolvent debtors: or

(iii.) Directly or indirectly takes or agrees to take any fee or honorarium for services rendered to the Commonwealth, or for services rendered in the Parliament to any person or State:

his place shall thereupon become vacant.

Text from the latest compilation on the Federal Register of Legislation.