Skip to contentInformation for people with disabilityInformation on accessibility
Australian Electoral Commission
| Min. – max. period | Election 2001 | |
|---|---|---|
| Issue of writ | ||
| A writ commands an electoral officer to hold an election and contains dates for the close of rolls, close of nominations, polling day and the return of the writ. (Constitution s.12, 32) (the Act s.151) | 0–10 days | Monday, 8 October 2001 |
| Close of rolls | ||
| Electors have until 8pm, seven days after the writs are issued to enrol or update their details on the Commonwealth electoral roll.
(the Act s.155) |
7–17 days | Monday, 15 October 2001 |
| Close of nominations | ||
| It is not possible to nominate as a candidate for election until the writs have been issued. Candidates must nominate by 12 noon on the date specified on the writs as close of nominations. (the Act s.156) | 10–37 days | Thursday, 18 October 2001 |
| Declaration of nominations | ||
| The public announcement of nominations received followed by a draw for positions on the ballot paper, 24 hours after the close of nominations. (the Act s.176) | 11–38 days | Friday, 19 October 2001 |
| Polling day | ||
| The day on which the majority of electors cast their vote at a polling place. It must be a Saturday and at least 33 days after the issue of the writs. (the Act s.157) | 33–68 days | Saturday, 10 November 2001 |
| Return of writ | ||
| For the House of Representatives, the Electoral Commissioner endorses on the Writ the name of the Member elected for each division and returns the Writ to the Governor-General. | 110 days | 6 December 2001 |
| For the House of Representatives, the Electoral Commissioner endorses on the Writ the name of the Member elected for each division and returns the Writ to the Governor-General.
For the Senate, the Australian Electoral Officer for each State and Territory returns the Writ to the State Governor (for States) and the Governor-General (for Territories) endorsed with the names of the elected Senators for that State or Territory. Writs must be returned within 100 days of their issue. |
New South Wales
Victoria Queensland Western Australia South Australia Tasmania ACT Northern Territory |
6 December 2001
7 December 2001 6 December 2001 4 December 2001 5 December 2001 3 December 2001 6 December 2001 6 December 2001 |
The AEC acknowledges the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia and recognises their continuing connection to land, waters, culture and community. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.