Electoral Act 1907

This section applies in a Council election where the relevant number is more than one if there is at least 1 above‑the‑line square on the ballot paper.

If there are 3 or more above‑the‑line squares, a voter must mark the voter’s vote on the ballot paper by either —

placing the numeral 1 in the square relating to the group for which the voter votes as the voter’s first preference and, if the voter wishes —

placing the numeral 2 in the square relating to the group for which the voter votes as the voter’s second preference; or

placing consecutive numerals from 2 in 2 or more of the other squares in order of the voter’s preference for the groups to which those squares relate;

marking below‑the‑line squares on the ballot paper in accordance with section 98E.

If there are 2 above‑the‑line squares, a voter must mark the voter’s vote on the ballot paper by either —

placing the numeral 1 in the square relating to the group for which the voter votes as the voter’s first preference and, if the voter wishes, placing the numeral 2 in the square relating to the group for which the voter votes as the voter’s second preference; or

marking below‑the‑line squares on the ballot paper in accordance with section 98E.

If there is 1 above‑the‑line square, a voter must mark the voter’s vote on the ballot paper by either —

placing the numeral 1 in the square; or

marking below‑the‑line squares on the ballot paper in accordance with section 98E.