140Declaration of result of election (s 193)

140 Declaration of result of election (s 193)

(1) Within 14 days after the closing day of an election, the AEC must issue a declaration stating the following: (a) the total number of persons on the roll of voters; (b) the total number of ballot papers issued (if applicable); (c) the total number of envelopes that were returned undelivered by the closing day of the ballot to the AEC (if applicable); (d) the total number of ballot papers received by the electoral official by the closing day of the ballot (if applicable); (e) the result of the election; (f) the total number of informal ballot papers (if applicable). (2) In subregulation (1), closing day, for an election, means: (a) if a ballot is not required—the day on which nominations for the election close; or (b) if a ballot is required—the closing day of the ballot. (3) Immediately after issuing a declaration under subregulation (1), the AEC must give a copy of the declaration to: (a) the General Manager; and (b) the organisation or branch for whom the election was conducted.