Emergency determination
52 Emergency determination
Reg. 52(1) amended by S.R. No. 127/2022 reg. 5(1).
The Commission may make a determination specifying a class of electors for the purposes of regulation 50(c) if—
an emergency declaration is in force; and
Reg. 52(1)(b) amended by S.R. No. 127/2022 reg. 5(1).
the Commission considers that electors of that class may be unable to travel to a voting centre to vote because of the declared emergency to which the emergency declaration relates; and
Reg. 52(1)(c) amended by S.R. No. 127/2022 reg. 5(1).
the Commission considers that the Commission has the ability to deliver electronic assisted voting to electors of that class.
Reg. 52(2) amended by S.R. No. 127/2022 reg. 5(1).
Before making a determination under subregulation (1), the Commission may consult with any person the Commission considers appropriate, including the Emergency Management Commissioner within the meaning of the Emergency Management Act 2013.
Reg. 52(3) amended by S.R. No. 127/2022 reg. 5(1).
In considering whether to make a determination under subregulation (1), the Commission may have regard to any other matter the Commission considers relevant, including the staff and resources of the Commission available to provide electronic assisted voting at a particular place or places, or time or times.
A determination under subregulation (1) must specify—
the declared emergency to which the determination relates; and
the class of electors to whom it applies (which may be by reference to activity, characteristics, location, or circumstances at one or more particular points in time); and
the day and time on which the determination commences, and the day and time on which it ceases to apply; and
the reasons for making the determination.
Reg. 52(5) amended by S.R. No. 127/2022 reg. 5(1).
As soon as practicable after making a determination under subregulation (1), the Commission must arrange for a notice of that determination (including the information set out in subregulation (4)) to be published—
Reg. 52(5)(a) amended by S.R. No. 127/2022 reg. 5(2).
on an Internet site maintained by the Commission; and
in the Government Gazette.
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