Before a ballot ‑ box is first used for pre ‑ poll ordinary voting at the place, a voting officer, in the presence of any scrutineers, must exhibit the ballot ‑ box empty at the place, and then securely fasten its cover.
StatuteCommonwealth Electoral Act 1918 — Subdivision C — Requirements relating to ballot ‑ boxes🇦🇺au
§ CEA s. 200DORequirements to be complied with before first use of ballot ‑ box
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