Referendum Procedures Act 2004
16Preparation and printing of ballot papers
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16 Preparation and printing of ballot papers
(1) Ballot papers for use at referendums are to be prepared and printed by the Commissioner in an approved form.
(2) The ballot paper is to set out the wording of each proposal, after the words "It is proposed".
(3) The question, "Do you approve this proposal?", is to be printed immediately below each proposal.
(4) A box is to be printed next to each question.
(5) Instructions on the ballot paper are to indicate that the elector is to write "YES" or "NO" in the box opposite each question.