Can a Family member witness a Postal Vote

Can a Spouse witness a Postal Vote?

In most cases a Spouse can witness an Australia Election postal vote.

The only relevant condition appears to be that they are also eligible to vote, and are not a candidate in the election themselves.

Can a Husband witness a Postal Vote?

A Husband is a spouse, and the above answer applies.

Can a Wife witness a Postal Vote?

A Wife is a spouse, and the above answer applies.

The relevant wording at aec.gov.au is

Your witness needs to be enrolled to vote but cannot be a candidate in the election. A witness can be anyone who knows you, including a family member, a friend, or a neighbour. Your witness will make sure you fill out your own ballot papers – this is one of the ways the AEC makes sure that postal voting is secure.


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