Here is a more detailed discussion paper about some of the definitional and legal aspects:

http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=%28Id:library/prspub/3z910%29;rec=0;

It doesn't cover Tony's point regarding the RAAF which of course could only have existed at the time the Constitution was written if the Colonial Armed Forces had used Lawrence Hargraves' kites - a silly idea with no strings attached.

Thanks for that Trevor. It looks to have solved my problem. Have a nice day.

Ban 1956 I am sure you can get elected then drop the pension.
Thanks rechtub for withdrawing you rude and needless post.
Our parliaments have at state and federal leverl banned discrimination on the grounds of disability.
As you second post said, having taken a breath, their are great numbers of disability's.
Some would not preclude our author do as well as me or you.
Good luck Ban, no mater what your views are.

Cheers and thanks. I am standing for the KAP in the seat of Hume in case your interested in following my exploits. Thanks all for your help in sorting this matter for me.
Bruce

Bruce
Here is the link for contacting the Australian Electoral Commission: http://www.aec.gov.au/About_AEC/Contact_the_AEC/index.htm

I am sure they will put you straight on any questions on eligibility.

Yuyutsu's point is valid though, if a would-be candidate is on a full disability pension the implication is that they are unable to work. But perhaps this is not the case. My understanding is many on the DP are looking for work, and being encouraged to find work by the government even for part-hours. There is no reason why a disability would preclude unless it makes one unable to fulfill their responsibilities.

ban,
If I were you I would talk to the Goulburn office of the AEC. The bloke in charge there will give you what you need to know. You will be standing in my electorate.

Being a cynic I don't have a lot of time for either of the major parties, so I will probably vote for you so the majors will not get the $2.00+, but will definately put Labor last. Hope you get enough votes to get the $2.00+ for my vote.

This government has to go and the reality is the Liberals are the alternative.

Somebody said all pollys are lawyers. Wrong, the current member for Hume was a meat worker. He is retiring this year but has served the electorate well. Others may well have been anything but lawyers.