4Definitions

4 Definitions

Note: A number of expressions used in this instrument are defined in the Act, including the following:

(a) approved list;
(b) certified list of voters;
(c) Electoral Commissioner;
(d) Roll.

In this instrument:

Act means the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918.

authorised call centre means a call centre established in accordance with arrangements made by the Electoral Commissioner under subsection 25(1).

call centre operator means an individual who:

(a) works in an authorised call centre; and
(b) is a pre‑poll voting officer or a polling official.

coronavirus affected individual has the meaning given by subsection 202AFA(2) of the Act.

National Relay Service has the same meaning as in the Telecommunications (Consumer Protection and Service Standards) Act 1999.

personal identification number means a personal identification number registered under paragraph 10(1)(c).

reference Roll means a Roll that may be consulted by an officer if an individual wishes to register as a secure telephone voter or wishes to vote by a secure telephone vote.

registered secure telephone voter means an individual who is registered under section 10 as a secure telephone voter.

registration number means a registration number provided under paragraph 10(1)(b).

secure telephone vote means a vote cast using the telephone voting method provided for in Part 2.