Election day referrals to Police
The Electoral Commission referred five matters to the Police between 7 and 10 November relating to activity on election day.
Two individuals have been referred to the Police after they claimed to have voted multiple times on election day. It is an offence under section 215 of the Electoral Act 1993 to vote more than once.
The Commission has also referred three matters to the Police for possible breaches of the election day rules. Publishing or displaying material on election day that could potentially influence another voter is strictly prohibited and carries a penalty of a fine not exceeding $20,000 under section 197 of the Electoral Act 1993.
As these matters are now with the Police, the Electoral Commission will not be commenting further.