Matters Chief Electoral Officer must have regard to when exercising discretion under section 171C

The Chief Electoral Officer must have regard to the following matters when considering whether to exercise the discretion under section 171C : a the need to ensure the safety of voters and electoral officials; and b the need to ensure that the election process is free from corrupt or illegal practices; and c the need to ensure that the election process is concluded in a timely and expeditious manner. Section 171D : inserted , on 20 December 2025 , by section 40 of the Electoral Amendment Act 2025 (2025 No 82).