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Torres Strait Regional Authority Election Rules 1996
27Duty of an authorised witness
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27 Duty of an authorised witness
(1) A person must not sign as an authorised witness to the signature of an elector on an application for a postal vote unless the person:
(a) is satisfied as to the identity of the elector; and
(b) has seen the elector sign the application; and
(c) is satisfied that the statements in the application are true:
(i) from personal knowledge; or
(ii) from questioning of the elector or by other means.
(2) A person who signs as an authorised witness must write on the application the date on which he or she has signed it.