179Collection of statistical information

179  Collection of statistical information

 (1) Where:

 (a) the time for the filing of petitions disputing an election has ended without any petitions having been filed; or

 (b) the *Court has disposed of any petitions disputing an election;

the electoral documents used for the purposes of the election may be dealt with as necessary for the purpose of collecting statistical information relating to the election.

 (2) In this section, electoral documents includes:

 (a) ballot‑papers; and

 (b) *vote certificates.