17.1.3 Key dates for an elections period
- Each election has a number of key dates to enable best practice and ensure legislative and procedural timeframes are met.
| Date | Activity |
| Not later than 28 days before the earlier of the close of the roll or the close of nominations [1] | Public notice of election calling for nominations and announcing roll open |
| 57th day before election day [2] | Nominations close |
| Between 17–23 days prior to election day [3] | Delivery of voting documents |
| Second Saturday in October [4] | Election day |
| For booth voting, 7pm on election day; for postal voting, 12pm on election day [5] | Voting closes |
| As soon as practicable after all valid votes have been counted [6] | Public notice of declaration of results |
| Within 55 days after election results are declared [7] |
Return of election expenses and donations form |