This is an indicative timetable and is subject to change. Dates will be updated as the redistribution progresses. A sample redistribution timetable is available for viewing.

0

Step 0 – deferral

Direction to defer redistribution

1 March 2023

Electoral Commissioner determines number of members of the house of Representatives to which New South Wales is entitled at the next general election

27 July 2023
1

Step 1 – commencement

Direction to commence redistribution

9 August 2023

Current enrolment quota

 

Enrolment statistics available

Prior to call for suggestions
2

Step 2 – suggestions

Call for suggestions to the redistribution

Wednesday 27 September 2023

Suggestions period closes

6pm AEDT Friday 27 October 2023

Suggestions made available for viewing

Monday 30 October 2023
3

Step 3 – comments on suggestions

Comments on suggestions are able to be made

Monday 30 October 2023

Comments on suggestions period closes

6pm AEDT Friday 10 November 2023

Comments on suggestions available for viewing

November 2023

Redistribution Committee convenes to consider proposed electoral divisions

Quarter 4 2023 and Quarter 1 2024
5

Step 5 – objections to the proposed redistribution

Proposed redistribution report released

Friday 14 June 2024

Call for objections to the proposed redistribution

Friday 14 June 2024

Objections period closes

6pm AEST Friday 12 July 2024

Objections available for viewing

Monday 15 July 2024
6

Step 6 – comments on objections

Comments on objections are able to be made

Monday 15 July 2024

Comments on objections period closes

6pm AEST Friday 26 July 2024

Comments on objections available for viewing

Monday 29 July 2024

Step 6A - inquiry into objections

Wednesday 14 August 2024
7

Step 7 – announcement of final electoral divisions

Augmented Electoral Commission meets to determine electoral divisions

Quarter 3 2024

Augmented Electoral Commission announces electoral divisions

Thursday 12 September 2024

Further objection period (if required)

Not required
8

Step 8 – determination

Augmented Electoral Commission makes determination of electoral divisions

10 October 2024

Report is tabled in Parliament

After determination

Report is made publicly available

After tabling
Updated: 12 September 2024