Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations(1) The Electoral Act 1992
, part 12 (The scrutiny) (other than section 189 (Declaration of result of election)) applies to an election as if—
(a) a reference to declaration voting papers were a reference to votes cast in the election; and
(b) a reference to preliminary scrutiny for the election were a reference to scrutiny under subsection (2); and
(c) all other necessary changes were made.
(2) If the electoral commissioner is satisfied that the declaration on a ballot paper envelope has been signed by the elector named in the declaration, the ballot paper must be admitted to further scrutiny.