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Electoral Act 2002
159Prohibition of use of public address systems during hours of voting
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159 Prohibition of use of public address systems during hours of voting
A person must not during the hours of voting in respect of a voting centre, within 400 metres of the entrance of, or within the building used as, a voting centre—
(a) use or permit to be used a loud speaker, public address system or amplifier (whether fixed or mobile), broadcasting van, sound system, radio apparatus or any other apparatus or device for the broadcasting or dissemination of any matter intended or likely to affect the result of the election; or
(b) make any public demonstration having reference to the election.