Victorian Numbered Regulations Victorian Numbered Regulations(1) A candidate may lodge with the election manager a personal statement for inclusion in the ballot material.
(2) A personal statement—
(a) must be no longer than 250 words; and
(b) must not refer to another candidate standing in the election without that person's written consent; and
(c) may be accompanied by a recent photograph of passport-photograph size for distribution with the statement; and
(d) must be lodged before 12 noon on the nomination day.
(3) A consent under subregulation (2)(b) must be lodged with the personal statement.
(4) A candidate who provides a photograph under subregulation (2)(c) must write the candidate's name on the back of the photograph.
(5) The election manager may—
(a) liaise with any candidate with respect to the form and content of a personal statement; and
(b) amend a personal statement in accordance with the written authorisation of the candidate.
(6) The election manager must keep a record of any amendments made under subregulation (5)(b).
(7) A candidate who lodges a personal statement is responsible for the accuracy and integrity of all statements contained in it.