Tasmanian Consolidated Acts Tasmanian Consolidated Acts
If an Assembly election fails or partially fails, or a Council election fails, a writ for the holding of a fresh election in respect of the division concerned is to be issued by the Governor –
(a) within 10 days after polling day; or
(b) if the failure or partial failure of the election does not become apparent until after polling day, within 10 days after the day on which that failure or partial failure becomes apparent.