Voting
142 Voting
Voting is compulsory.
(2) Subject to a resolution passed under section 137 and the regulations, an elector may vote:
by returning a postal vote; or
(b) if the Minister approves – by voting electronically in a manner approved by the Minister; or
by attending and voting at a voting centre; or
in any other way authorised by regulation.
A person commits an offence if:
the person is an elector; and
the person fails to vote at an election or poll of electors.
Maximum penalty: 1 penalty unit.
(4) An offence against subsection (3) is an offence of strict liability.
(5) It is a defence to a prosecution for an offence against subsection (3) if the defendant has a reasonable excuse.
This provision refers to the regulations (the regulations
). Made under this Act:
- Alice Springs (Animal Management) By-Laws 2008 · Regulation
- Alice Springs (Aquatic and Leisure Centre) By-Laws 2011 · Regulation
- Alice Springs (Council Meetings and Procedures) By-Laws 1987 · Regulation
33 more instruments made under this Act are listed on the Act’s overview.
This Act’s bill:Explanatory statementSecond reading speech
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