This is the timetable for the 2001 Federal Election.
All dates are mandated by the Constitution or the Commonwealth Electoral Act.
| 2001 Federal Election Timetable |
| Event |
Date |
| Announcement of Election |
Friday 5 October 2001 |
| Issue of Writs |
Monday 8 October 2001 |
| Close of Rolls |
Monday 15 October 2001 (8.00pm) |
| Close of Nominations |
Thursday 18 October 2001 (Noon) |
| Declaration of Nominations |
Friday 19 October 2001 (Noon) |
| Polling Day |
Saturday 10 November 2001 |
Return of Writs
House of Representatives:
Wednesday 16 January 2002
Senate:
New South Wales: Friday 6 December 2001
Victoria: Saturday 7 December 2001
Queensland: Friday 6 December 2001
Western Australia: Wednesday 4 December 2001
South Australia: Thursday 5 December 2001
Tasmania: Tuesday 3 December 2001
Australian Capital Territory: Friday 6 December 2001
Northern Territory: Friday 6 December 2001
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Source: Australian Electoral Commission publications.
