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Local Electoral Act 2001

Recounts and inquiries - Order to be final

103: Order to be final

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"Some decisions are final and cannot be changed or appealed"

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You cannot appeal a decision made under this Part of the Local Electoral Act 2001. The decision is final and you cannot take it to the High Court. You also cannot question the result of an election or poll in the High Court.

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Part 4Recounts and inquiries
Order to be final

103Order to be final

  1. Every determination or order under this Part is final and may not be removed into the High Court by any procedure.

  2. No proceedings may be brought in the High Court questioning the validity of any election or poll under this Act.

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  • 1976 No 144 s 108