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Electoral Act 2017
160Protection of computer hardware and software
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#### 160 Protection of computer hardware and software
160 Protection of computer hardware and software
> > (1) A person must not, without reasonable excuse, destroy or interfere with any computer program, data file or electronic device used, or intended to be used, by the Electoral Commissioner for or in connection with technology assisted voting.
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> > Maximum penalty—200 penalty units or imprisonment for 3 years, or both.
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> > (2) An offence under this section is an indictable offence.