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Electoral Act 1993

Registration of electors - Registration

85: Registration of persons who have physical or mental impairment

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If you have a physical or mental impairment, you can apply to be registered as an elector. You can do this through a representative, which means someone can help you with the application. You follow the same rules as everyone else, which are outlined in section 83 and section 86, but with some changes to help you.

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Part 5Registration of electors
Registration

85Registration of persons who have physical or mental impairment

  1. A person who has a physical or mental impairment may apply for registration as an elector under section 83 through a representative, and section 86 applies with any necessary modifications.

Notes
  • Section 85: replaced, on , by section 17 of the Electoral Amendment Act 2014 (2014 No 8).