Question:

Electoral Commission, for which I had completed their forms with the goal of removal from the electoral register, now issuing infringements. What should I do?

Answer:

Under contract-based administrative law, councils operate through agreements, not assumptions.

If you previously lodged a cancellation of any assumed registration with the AEC and they have acknowledged or not rebutted it within the timeframe you set, the matter is considered cancelled on their end.

In general, remember:

• A position expressed three times without rebuttal becomes prima facie evidence in court.
• A tacit agreement arises when a party does not rebut a clear notice within the time limit you set.

If you choose to respond to the council, you may keep it simple and require proof of their authority and jurisdiction:

• “Please provide verified evidence that I am contractually obligated to comply with your demands.”
• “No registration means no contract, and therefore no obligation.”

You may also notify them to cease continued demands when no contract exists:

• “Cease and desist from further contact or demands for payment, as this constitutes persistent trespass and demand with menace.”

Always ensure your notices are sent politely, in writing, and with clear timeframes for rebuttal.