14 June 2001

Nominations for the Aston By-Election closed at 12.00 noon today, 14 June 2001. A declaration of nominations received and a draw for positions on the ballot paper will be conducted at 12.00 noon tomorrow, 15 June 2001, at the office of the Divisional Returning Officer for Aston which is located at 31 Macauley Place, Bayswater.

If electors are unable to get to a polling place on election day, Saturday 14 July 2001, they will be able to vote from Monday 18 June 2001 (either in person or by post).

To find the Australian Electoral Commission office closest to you or for any enquiries call the AEC on 13 23 26.

Further media enquiries:

Steve Kennedy
03 9285 7133
0413 271 211