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Australian Electoral Commission
This is an indicative timetable and is subject to change. Dates will be updated as the redistribution progresses.
Direction to commence redistribution
6 January 2017Current enrolment quota
Enrolment statistics available
Prior to call for suggestionsCall for suggestions to the redistribution
19 April 2017Suggestions period closes
6pm 19 May 2017 (AEST)Suggestions made available for viewing
22 May 2017Comments on suggestions are able to be made
22 May 2017Comments on suggestions period closes
6pm 2 June 2017 (AEST)Comments on suggestions available for viewing
2nd quarter 2017Redistribution Committee convenes to consider proposed electoral divisions
3rd quarter 2017Proposed redistribution report released
29 September 2017Call for objections to the proposed redistribution
29 September 2017Objections period closes
6pm 27 October 2017 (AEST)Objections available for viewing
30 October 2017Comments on objections are able to be made
30 October 2017Comments on objections period closes
6pm 10 November 2017 (AEST)Comments on objections available for viewing
13 November 2017Augmented Electoral Commission holds an inquiry into objections (Brisbane)
13 December 2017Augmented Electoral Commission meets to determine electoral divisions
4th quarter 2017Augmented Electoral Commission announces electoral divisions
5 January 2018Further objection period (if required)
not requiredAugmented Electoral Commission makes determination of electoral divisions
27 March 2018Report is tabled in Parliament
after determinationReport is made publicly available
after tabling
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.