Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elected Body Act 2008
288Violence and intimidation
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288 Violence and intimidation A person must not, by violence or intimidation, hinder or interfere with the free exercise of a right or function under this Act. Note 1 Function is defined in the Legislation Act, dict, pt 1 to include authority, duty and power. Note 2 Exercise a function includes perform the function (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).
Modifications of pt 17 (Electoral offences) Part 1.7 Modification [1.84] [1.84] Dissemination of unauthorised electoral matter Section 292 (1) (b) (iii) (iii) if the matter is disseminated for a candidate for election or a person who has publicly indicated that the person intends to be a candidate for election—a statement to the effect that the matter is disseminated for the candidate or person; and [1.85] Publication of statements about candidates Section 301 (3) omit [1.86] Canvassing within 100m of polling places Section 303 (7), definition of polling hours polling hours, for a polling place, means the period stated in the appointment under section 119 during which the place is open for polling. [1.87] Section 307