This is the official timetable of key dates for the 2004 Federal Election.
2004 Federal Election Timetable |
Event |
Date |
Announcement of Election |
Sunday 29 August 2004 |
Issue of Writ |
Tuesday 31 August 2004 |
Deadline for new enrolment |
Tuesday 7 September 2004 (8.00pm) |
Close of Rolls for updating address |
Tuesday 7 September 2004 (8.00pm) |
Close of bulk nominations |
Wednesday 15 September 2004 (12 noon) |
Close of Nominations |
Thursday 16 September 2004 (Noon) |
Declaration of Nominations |
Friday 17 September 2004 (Noon) |
Polling Day |
Saturday 9 October 2004 (8.00am-6.00pm) |
Return of Writs
House of Representatives:
11 November 2004
Senate:
New South Wales: 03 November 2004
Victoria: 05 November 2004
Queensland: 01 November 2004
Western Australia: 05 November 2004
South Australia: 02 November 2004
Tasmania: 03 November 2004
Australian Capital Territory: 11 November 2004
Northern Territory: 11 November 2004
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