Provision of voters' rolls to a candidate
252 Provision of voters' rolls to a candidate
On the request after nomination day of any candidate for an election, the VEC must provide a copy of the voters' roll for the ward for which the candidate has nominated to be the candidate.
The voters' roll must be provided to the candidate—
free of charge; and
in a form determined by the VEC.
A candidate must only use a copy of the voters' roll provided under subsection (1) for the purpose of conducting the election campaign.
- 120 penalty units.
A candidate who retires after the close of nomination day must—
destroy the copy of the voters' roll and any copies made from it; or
return the copy of the voters' roll and any copies made from it to the VEC—
within the period of 30 days after retiring.
- 120 penalty units.
A candidate must—
destroy the copy of the voters' roll and any copies made from it; or
return the copy of the voters' roll and any copies made from it to the VEC—
within the period of 30 days after the election day.
- 120 penalty units.
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