Media Release 2001: Aston By-Election

Updated: 22 September 2010

17 May 2001

As a result of the recent death of Peter Nugent the federal member for Aston a by-election is to be held.

The Speaker of the House of Representatives has issued the writ appointing the following dates:

Close of Rolls 8pm Friday 8 June 2001
Close of Nominations 12 noon Thursday 14 June 2001
Declaration of Nominations 12 noon Friday 15 June 2001
Polling Day   Saturday 14 July 2001
Return of Writ   On or before Sunday 9 September 2001

Anyone who resides in the Division of Aston and is an Australian citizen, 18 years and over, is reminded that enrolment and voting is compulsory. Persons 70 years and over are reminded that voting is compulsory for them in federal elections.

Enrolment forms are available from:

Information relating to the Aston by-election can be found on the AEC's website or by telephoning 13 23 26.

For further information:

Steve Kennedy
Manager Information – AEC
(03) 9285 7133
0413 271 211