| 1996 Federal Election Timetable |
| Event |
Date |
| Announcement of election |
27 January 1996 |
| Issue of writs |
29 January 1996 |
| Close of rolls |
5 February 1996 |
| Close of nominations |
9 February 1996 |
| Polling Day |
2 March 1996 |
Return of Writs:
House of Representatives: 1 April 1996
Senate
New South Wales: 10 April 1996
Victoria: 11 April 1996
Queensland: 4 April 1996
Western Australia: 4 April 1996
South Australia: 10 April 1996
Tasmania: 28 March 1996
Australian Capital Territory: 28 March 1996
Northern Territory: 25 March 1996
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Source: Australian Electoral Commission, Electoral Pocket Book 1996
