Media Release 2005: Declaration of nominations for Werriwa by-election

24 February 2005

Media representatives, candidates and members of the public are invited to attend the declaration of nominations for the Werriwa by-election.

The Divisional Returning Officer for Werriwa, Mr Gary Franklin will formally declare the candidates and then conduct the random draw for positions on the ballot paper.

The declaration and draw will take place –

WHAT: Declaration of nominations for Werriwa by-election

WHEN: 12 noon, Friday 25 February 2005

WHERE:

Australian Electoral Commission

Division of Werriwa

Level 7, 138 Queen Street, Campbelltown

Further information contact

Gary Franklin

Divisional Returning Officer for Werriwa

Ph: 02 4627 1156

Susan Gibb

Manager, Public Awareness

Australian Electoral Commission

Ph: 02 9375 6318

Mob: 0407 208 241

Voting is compulsory in Australia's federal elections and by-elections for all Australian citizens aged 18 years or older.

Election day is Saturday 19 March 2005.