Northern Territory Consolidated Acts

ELECTORAL ACT 2004 - SECT 17

    (1)     The Commission must, as far as practicable, keep the rolls up to date.

    (2)     The Commission may alter a roll at any time as follows:

        (a)     to register any change of name;

        (b)     to bring up to date any particulars appearing on the roll;

        (c)     to correct any mistake or omission;

        (d)     to remove the name of a deceased elector;

        (e)     for a person who is enrolled on the Commonwealth roll – to reflect an alteration under section 105 of the Commonwealth Act.

    (3)     However, the Commission must not alter a roll for a division to give effect to a claim for enrolment or transfer of enrolment received by the Commission while the rolls are closed for an election for the division.