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LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1995 - SECT 4.68

4.68 .         When to vote

        (1)         In a voting in person election —

            (a)         an elector may cast an early or absent vote as soon as the election notice is given;

            (b)         an early vote may be cast not later than 4 p.m. on the day before election day;

            (c)         an absent vote may be cast not later than 4 p.m. on the 4 th day before election day;

            (d)         a postal vote may be posted or delivered at any time after the relevant voting papers are issued but can only be accepted if it is received by an electoral officer in accordance with regulations not later than 6 p.m. on election day;

            (e)         a vote in person on election day may be cast between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.

        (2)         In a postal election a vote may be posted or delivered at any time after the relevant voting papers are issued but can only be accepted if it is received by an electoral officer in accordance with regulations not later than 6 p.m. on election day.



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