Electoral Act 1907

A candidate or the candidate’s official agent may appoint a scrutineer to represent the candidate in observing —

any production of the vote record; and

any other element of the technology assisted voting process that is approved by the Electoral Commissioner for the purposes of this section.

At the place where the observation mentioned in subsection (1) occurs for a single member election only 1 scrutineer at a time is allowed for each candidate.

At the place where the observation mentioned in subsection (1) occurs for a Council election where the relevant number is more than one —

1 scrutineer at a time is allowed for each group; and

1 scrutineer at a time is allowed for each candidate who is not included in a group.

An appointment of a scrutineer under subsection (1) must be —

made by written notice given to the Electoral Commissioner; and

signed by the candidate or the candidate’s official agent.

Section 137 does not apply to the scrutiny of votes cast under this Subdivision.