Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2023L00868:reg:17
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2023L00868
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 17
Character Range: 14060–14712

17      Intervals to be allowed by returning officer

In the conduct of the election, the returning officer must allow the following intervals:

(a)    between the publication of the fact that the election is necessary and the day by which nominations must reach the returning officer—no shorter than 10, and no longer than 20, working days;

(b)    between the day by which nominations must reach the returning officer and the issue of voting papers—no longer than 20 working days;

(c)    between the issue of voting papers and the day by which voting papers must reach the returning officer—no shorter than 10, and no longer than 40, working days.