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Australian Electoral Commission
In accordance with the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918 the qualification checklists relating to section 44 of the Constitution have now been removed from this website, however qualification checklists for elected officials are available on the Parliament of Australia’s website.
Issue of writ |
Monday 26 October |
Postal vote applications open |
4pm AEST Thursday 8 October |
Close of rolls |
8pm AEST Monday 2 November |
Close of nominations |
12 midday AEST Thursday 5 November |
Declaration of nominations |
12 midday AEST Friday 6 November |
Early voting starts |
Wednesday 11 November |
Postal vote applications close |
6pm AEST Wednesday 25 November |
By-election day |
Saturday 28 November |
Return of writ |
on or before Wednesday 3 February |
In preparing to deliver the 2020 Groom by-election, the AEC factored in the rapidly changing COVID-19 environment into our provision of voting services and throughout the broader by-election process.
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.