Electoral Act 1993

Elections - Elections

149: Poll to be taken

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"Voting is done privately on polling day"

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When you vote in an election, you do it by secret ballot. This means you make your choice privately at a polling place. You will do this on polling day in your local area.

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Part 6Elections
Elections

149Poll to be taken

  1. A poll shall be taken by secret ballot at the several polling places of the district on polling day.