| 1998 Federal Election Timetable |
| Event |
Date |
| Announcement of election |
30 August 1998 |
| Issue of writs |
31 August 1998 |
| Close of rolls |
7 September 1998 |
| Close of nominations |
10 September 1998 |
| Declaration of nominations |
11 September 1998 |
| Polling Day |
3 October 1998 |
Return of Writs:
House of Representatives: 29 October 1998
Senate
New South Wales: 29 October 1998
Victoria: 29 October 1998
Queensland: 23 October 1998
Western Australia: 27 October 1998
South Australia: 26 October 1998
Tasmania: 29 October 1998
Australian Capital Territory: 29 October 1998
Northern Territory: 29 October 1998
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Source: Australian Electoral Commission, Electoral Pocket Book 1999
