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Referendum (Machinery Provisions) Act 1984

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#### 71 Correction of formal errors If an officer who receives: (a) an application for a postal vote; or (b) a postal vote certificate; is satisfied that the application or certificate contains a formal error, the officer may amend the application or certificate to correct the error.

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