Matters Chief Electoral Officer must have regard to when exercising discretion under section 195A or 195B

When considering whether to exercise his or her discretion under section 195A or 195B , the Chief Electoral Officer must have regard to the following matters: 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 195C : inserted , on 11 March 2020 , by section 17 of the Electoral Amendment Act 2020 (2020 No 2).