Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2025C00152:section:278
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2025C00152
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 278
Character Range: 587420–588195

278  Re‑count at Senate elections
 (1) At any time before the declaration of the result of a Senate election the Australian Electoral Officer may, on the written request of any candidate setting forth the reasons for the request, or of the officer's own motion, direct or conduct a re‑count of the ballot papers contained in any parcel or in any other category determined by the Australian Electoral Officer.
 (2) If the Australian Electoral Officer refuses a request of a candidate under subsection (1), the candidate may, in writing, appeal to the Electoral Commissioner to direct a re‑count of the ballot papers to which the request relates, and the Electoral Commissioner has a discretion either to direct a re‑count of the ballot papers or refuse to direct a re‑count.