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Electoral Act 2002
88Ballot-box to be exhibited before voting
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88 Ballot-box to be exhibited before voting
Immediately before voting commences at an election day voting centre, an election official must—
(a) exhibit for the inspection of the candidates, scrutineers and election officials who may be present, the ballot-box open and empty; and
(b) after exhibiting the ballot-box in accordance with paragraph (a), close and securely fasten and seal the ballot-box ensuring that it is still empty.