Special recounts of the 2016 election result could be imminent as the High Court decides on how to replace senators who were disqualified because of their dual citizenship status.
High Court Justice Stephen Gageler will give instructions to the Australian Electoral Commission on the replacement process in Canberra on Thursday morning.
Former Deputy Nationals Leader Fiona Nash, Greens senators Scott Ludlam and Larissa Waters, as well as One Nation's Malcolm Roberts were all disqualified by the High Court last week.
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It means four new senators will enter Parliament and will likely be decided by a special recount.
NSW Liberal candidate Hollie Hughes, who recently resigned from the Administrative Appeals Tribunal, is expected to replace Ms Nash.
Disability advocate Jordan Steele-John and former Democrats Leader Andrew Bartlett will likely replace Mr Ludlam and Ms Waters.
Malcolm Roberts' former seat is expected to be filled by One Nation candidate Fraser Anning, who recently had bankruptcy proceedings against him dropped.
