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The Parliamentary Education Office website states that to become an MP you have to:

- be over 18 years of age

- be an Australian citizen

- pay a campaign fee and

- win a seat by receiving a 50%+1 majority in a general or by-election

To be eligible to receive votes you must:

- be registered with the Australian Electoral Commission

- have your name listed on the ballot paper

To represent a political party you must win a pre-selection ballot held internally by the party; the party will then nominate you as their candidate for a particular seat. Otherwise, you can stand as an independent and fund the campaign yourself.

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