Constitutional Convention (Election) Act 1997
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112 Recount
(1) At any time before the declaration (under paragraph 116(1)(a)) of the result of an election the AEO may, on the written request of any candidate setting forth the reasons for the request, or of the officer’s own motion, direct or conduct a recount of the ballot‑papers contained in any parcel or in any other category determined by the AEO.
(2) If the AEO refuses a request of a candidate under subsection (1), the candidate may, in writing, appeal to the Electoral Commissioner to direct a recount of the ballot‑papers to which the request relates, and the Electoral Commissioner has a discretion either to direct a recount of the ballot‑papers or refuse to direct a recount.