Commonwealth Numbered Regulations Commonwealth Numbered RegulationsAs soon as practicable after the end of the return day for a poll, the returning officer, or an assistant returning officer, must for each ballot‑paper completed by an eligible voter and received by the returning officer by the end of the return day:
(a) examine the ballot‑paper to determine whether it has been marked in accordance with the voting instructions; and
(b) if it has -- check the Register of eligible voters to confirm the voter's voting entitlement.