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CRIMINAL CODE 1899 - SECT 109

Electors attempting to violate secrecy of ballot

109 Electors attempting to violate secrecy of ballot

Any person who, having received a ballot paper from the presiding officer at an election—

(a) wilfully makes on the ballot paper any mark or writing not expressly authorised by law; or
(b) wilfully fails to fold up the ballot paper in such a manner as to conceal how the person has voted; or
(c) wilfully fails to deposit the ballot paper in the ballot box in the presence of the presiding officer;
commits a misdemeanour.
Penalty—
Maximum penalty—3 years imprisonment.



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