Electoral Act 2004
17Maintenance of rolls
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17 Maintenance of rolls (1) The Commission must, as far as practicable, keep the rolls up to date. (2) The Commission may alter a roll at any time as follows: (a) to register any change of name; (b) to bring up to date any particulars appearing on the roll; (c) to correct any mistake or omission; (d) to remove the name of a deceased elector; (e) for a person who is enrolled on the Commonwealth roll – to reflect an alteration under section 105 of the Commonwealth Act. (3) However, the Commission must not alter a roll for a division to give effect to a claim for enrolment or transfer of enrolment received by the Commission while the rolls are closed for an election for the
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