Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2023L01736:reg:34
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2023L01736
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 34
Character Range: 30908–31833

34  Objections to ballot papers
 (1) A scrutineer may object, during the scrutiny process, if:
 (a) a ballot paper is counted by the returning officer, but the scrutineer considers that the counting of the ballot paper is precluded by section 32 or 33; or
 (b) a ballot paper is not counted by the returning officer on the basis that section 32 or 33 precludes the ballot paper being counted, but the scrutineer considers that the counting of the ballot paper is not so precluded.
 (2) If a scrutineer objects, the returning officer must decide whether to count or not count the ballot paper, and endorse the returning officer's decision:
 (a) if the ballot paper was not counted because of a defect in relation to the declaration envelope—on the declaration envelope; or
 (b) in any other case—on the ballot paper.
 (3) No further objection may be made in relation to the returning officer's decision under subsection (2).