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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.
By-election date announced |
Monday 20 February |
Postal vote applications open |
Monday 20 February |
Issue of writ |
Monday 27 February |
Close of rolls |
Monday 8pm 6 March |
Close of nominations |
Thursday 12pm 9 March |
Declaration of nominations |
Friday 12pm 10 March |
Early voting starts |
Monday 20 March |
Postal vote applications close |
Wednesday 6pm 29 March |
By-election day |
Saturday 1 April |
Return of writ |
On or before Wednesday 7 June |
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.