29 August 2004

The 2004 federal election has been officially announced, with eligible Australian electors to vote on election day, Saturday 9 October 2004.

The 2004 election was officially announced by the Prime Minister of Australia, Hon. John Howard on 29 August 2004.

The key dates of the 2004 federal election are:

• Announcement of Election: Sunday, 29 August 2004
• Issue of writ: Tuesday, 31 August 2004
• Close of rolls: 8pm , Tuesday 7 September 2004
• Close of bulk nominations: 12noon, Tuesday 14 September 2004
• Close of nominations: 12noon, Thursday 16 September 2004
• Declaration of nominations: 12noon, Friday 17 September 2004
• Election day: Saturday, 9 October 2004

For further information on the 2004 federal election, visit the election information icon on the AEC website at: http://www.aec.gov.au/election2004/index.htm

Further information:

Brien Hallett
Assistant Commissioner
Public Awareness, Media and Research
Ph. (02) 6271 4477
Mobile : 0413 274 798

Phil Diak
Director,
Media and Communication
Ph. (02) 6271 4415
Mobile : 0413 452 539