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Tess Ikonomou

Bankrupt ex-senator to appear as candidate in election

Ex One Nation Senator Rod Culleton will appear on a WA ballot paper, despite a false declaration. (Julian Smith/AAP PHOTOS)

Former One Nation senator Rod Culleton will remain on the ballot paper at the federal election after failing to disclose his bankruptcy for a second time.

The Australian Electoral Commission on Friday said it made a referral to the Australian Federal Police after finding Mr Culleton was listed as an undischarged bankrupt, when he had declared otherwise during the registration process.

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