Electoral Act 1993

Elections - Advance voting

171D: Matters Chief Electoral Officer must have regard to when exercising discretion under section 171C

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"What the Chief Electoral Officer must think about when making decisions about advance voting"

When you are thinking about advance voting, the Chief Electoral Officer has to consider some things. You need to know they think about keeping voters and electoral officials safe. They also think about stopping corrupt or illegal practices in the election process. They consider getting the election process finished on time. The Chief Electoral Officer looks at these things when deciding what to do under section 171C. This helps them make fair decisions about advance voting. The Chief Electoral Officer has an important job to do, and they must think carefully about these things.

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Government and voting > Elections

171C: Advance polling period may be shortened or extended if unforeseen or unavoidable disruption occurs before commencement of advance polling period, or

"Voting before election day can be shorter or longer if something unexpected happens"

171E: Advance polling period may be curtailed if unforeseen or unavoidable disruption occurs after commencement of advance polling period, or

"Voting early can be stopped if something unexpected happens"

Part 6Elections
Advance voting

171DMatters Chief Electoral Officer must have regard to when exercising discretion under section 171C

The Chief Electoral Officer must have regard to the following matters when considering whether to exercise the discretion under section 171C:
the need to ensure the safety of voters and electoral officials; and
the need to ensure that the election process is free from corrupt or illegal practices; and
the need to ensure that the election process is concluded in a timely and expeditious manner.

Notes

Section 171D: inserted, on 20 December 2025, by section 40 of the Electoral Amendment Act 2025 (2025 No 82).