Scrutineers – presence at voting centre and scrutiny centre
16 Scrutineers – presence at voting centre and scrutiny centre
One scrutineer representing each candidate is entitled to be present at a particular voting centre while the voting centre is open for voting.
One scrutineer representing each candidate may enter or remain at a particular scrutiny centre at any time while the scrutiny is conducted at the centre.
Despite subregulation (2), if there is more than one counting table for a local government area or ward at the scrutiny centre, one scrutineer representing each candidate is entitled to be present at each counting table.
A scrutineer is entitled to observe the process of scrutiny and counting of ballot papers.
Note for subregulation (4)
If votes are counted by computer, the scrutineer must be allowed to observe the operation of the computer equipment and the progress of the count as indicated by that equipment.
A scrutineer who contravenes this regulation is no longer entitled to be at the voting centre or scrutiny centre.
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