In March 2016 , before the election , Culleton had been convicted , in his absence , of larceny .
Rod Culleton was declared elected as a Senator for WA following the 2016 federal election on 2 July .
In March 2016 , before the election , Rod Culleton had been convicted , in Rod Culleton 's absence , of larceny .
Rod Culleton was declared elected as a Senator for WA following the 2016 federal election on 2 July .