Who rules (process after calling an election)

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Process after calling an election

The P.M or Premier announces an election.

parliament is dissolved (ceased to sit)

In this time, the premier is not allowed to make any more decisions but remains premier until elections are over, this is called "caretaker mode"

whits (legal document) is issued within 10 days of dissolving parliament.

1. to the governor or governor general formally advising an election (announced to press)

2. electoral rolls closed

3.candidates nominated for electorate

4. declared nominations.

Who rules