Sch 1 (The Criminal Code), s 109
In forceElectors attempting to violate secrecy of ballot
Schedule 1The Criminal Code
Part 3Offences against the administration of law and justice, against office and against public authority
109 Electors attempting to violate secrecy of ballot
Any person who, having received a ballot paper from the presiding officer at an election—
(a)
wilfully makes on the ballot paper any mark or writing not expressly authorised by law; or
(b)
wilfully fails to fold up the ballot paper in such a manner as to conceal how the person has voted; or
(c)
wilfully fails to deposit the ballot paper in the ballot box in the presence of the presiding officer;
commits a misdemeanour. Maximum penalty—3 years imprisonment. sch 1 pt 3 ch 14 ch div 3 s 109 amd 1988 No. 88 s 5 sch 2; 1990 No. 101 s 21; 2008 No. 55 s 25
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