Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2023L01736:reg:29
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2023L01736
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 29
Character Range: 24450–25116

29  Receipt of completed ballot papers
 (1) The returning officer must use a private mail box or other secure postal facility at a post office or other mail centre for the return of envelopes containing ballot papers.
 (2) A person must not access the mail box or other secure postal facility unless the person is:
 (a) the returning officer; or
 (b) authorised to do so by the Australian Postal Corporation or the returning officer.
 (3) The returning officer may collect envelopes from the private mail box or other secure postal facility before the ballot has closed, and keep the envelopes in a secure location.

Part 6—Counting and scrutiny of ballot papers