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The Elections Act 2017 QUESTION #9454
Question 1
Section 125(2) allows a contesting candidate aggrieved by Senate vote-count proceedings to file an appeal with the Commission within:
  • Seven days following completion of the count
  • Five days following completion of the count
  • Three days next following the date of completion of count of votes by the Returning Officer✔️
  • Fourteen days following declaration of result
Correct Answer Explanation
Section 125(2) states: 'An appeal under sub-section (1) may be filed by the candidate in person or through a person authorized in writing by the candidate in this behalf, within three days next following the date of the completion of the count of votes by the Returning Officer.'