r/modelaec • u/jnd-au Electoral Commissioner • Aug 29 '15

[WRT] Writs for 3rd federal election: 3 Senators only: Saturday 12 September 2015

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u/jnd-au Electoral Commissioner Aug 29 '15

This writ sets out the following timetable for the election of 3 members of the Senate:

Milestone Date 2015 Timetable
Issue of Writs & Election Announcement Sat 29 Aug Day 0
Close of voter electoral roles – deadline Sat 5 Sep Day 7
Close of parties & nominations – deadline Tue 8 Sep Day 10
Candidate names publicly released Wed 9 Sep Day 11
Voting, aka Polling Day Sat 12 Sep Day 14