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Australian Electoral Commission
As per the Electoral and Referendum Amendment (Eligibility) Regulation 2018 the qualification checklists relating to section 44 of the Constitution have been removed.
| Close of rolls | 8pm Monday 24 September 2018 |
| Close of nominations | 12 midday Thursday 27 September 2018 |
| Declaration of nominations | 12 midday Friday 28 September |
| Start of early voting | Tuesday 2 October 2018 |
| Postal voting application deadline | 6pm Wednesday 17 October 2018 |
| By-election day | Saturday 20 October 2018 |
| Return of writs | On or before Wednesday 26 December 2018 |
The AEC acknowledges the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia and recognises their continuing connection to land, waters, culture and community. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.