Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2004A00347:clause:1_134
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2004A00347
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 134
Character Range: 39215–39840

134  Subsection 274(2A)
Repeal the subsection, substitute:

 (2A) If, in a House of Representatives election, there are more than 2 candidates for a Division, the Australian Electoral Officer for the State or Territory that includes the Division must, in writing, direct each Assistant Returning Officer for the Division, and the Divisional Returning Officer for the Division, to conduct a count of preference votes (other than first preference votes) on the ballot‑papers that, in the opinion of the Australian Electoral Officer, will best provide an indication of the candidate most likely to be elected for the Division.