Voters may ask for information about election or ballot

In force

(1)

A voter may ask a manager of an election or ballot to give stated information that—

(a)

may allow the voter to find out whether there has been an irregularity for the election or ballot; and

(b)

is in the manager’s knowledge.

Examples of information a voter may ask for—

• whether ballot papers were posted on the same day

• if all material required to be given to voters for a ballot was given

(2)

The manager must give the information to the voter.Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(3)

However, subsection (2) does not make an electoral officer liable for an offence.

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