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Torres Strait Regional Authority Election Rules 1996

36ACommencement of preliminary scrutiny of postal votes

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36A Commencement of preliminary scrutiny of postal votes

(1) The Returning Officer may begin a preliminary scrutiny of postal votes on the last Monday before the poll.

(2) However, the actions mentioned in paragraph 37 (4) (d) must not be taken before the close of the poll.

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