#### 53 Protection of electronic voting hardware or software (1) A person commits an offence if: (a) he or she destroys or interferes with: (i) a computer program; or (ii) a data file; or (iii) an electronic device; and (b) the program, file or device is used, or intended to be used, for or in connection with electronically assisted voting. Penalty: 5 penalty units. (2) For subregulation (1), it is a defence if the person is an officer acting in the course of his or her duties.

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Section 53 - Electoral and Referendum Regulations 1940 - Protection of electronic voting hardware or software — Zoe