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Australian Electoral Commission
| Day/Date | Activity |
|---|---|
| Wednesday 13 June 2012 | Gazettal of Minister's Notice fixing polling date for TSRA election (90 days prior to polling date) |
| Tuesday 17 July 2012 | Nominations open (60 days before polling date) |
| Wednesday 15 August 2012 | Close of Nominations 5:00pm (31 days prior to fixed polling date) |
| Wednesday 15 August 2012 | Final date for receipt of candidate photographs (5.00pm) |
| Thursday 16 August 2012 | Declaration of Nominations (5pm – within 24 hours after close of nominations) |
| Friday 31 August 2012 | Close of Roll (5pm – 15th day before the day of the poll) |
| Monday 3 September 2012 | Earliest date for mobile polling (12 days prior to polling day) |
| Monday 10 September 2012 | Earliest date for hospital mobile polling (5 days prior to polling day) |
| Monday 10 September 2012 | Earliest date to commence preliminary scrutiny (last Monday before polling) |
| Thursday 13 September 2012 | Final date for receipt of Postal Vote Applications (5pm – close of business at nearest post office) |
| Saturday 15 September 2012 | Polling date for TSRA wards of Bamaga, Ngurapai and Muralag Islands, Port Kennedy, TRAWQ |
| Saturday 22 September | Final date for further voter information for review of Liaison Officer Objection (no later than 7 days after polling day) |
| Monday 24 September 2012 | Final date for review by Regional Panel of Liaison Officer Objection (no later than 9 days after polling day) |
| Friday 28 September 2012 | Final date for Commencement of Further Scrutiny (no later than 13 days after polling day) |
| Friday 28 September 2012 | Target date for completion of distribution of preferences |
| Friday 5 October 2012 | Declaration of the poll |
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.