134Extension of time

134 Extension of time (1) If the Administrator is satisfied there is a difficulty relating to an election, the Administrator may, by Gazette notice, within 15 days before or after election day: (a) extend the time for holding the election; or Electoral Act 2004 72 (b) extend the time for the return of the writ. (2) The Commission must give public notice of the extension of time in the division to which the extension relates. (3) This section applies despite anything to the contrary in section 23 or 26A but otherwise is subject to section 17(2) of the Self Government Act.