The Redistribution Timetable
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Australian Electoral Commission directs redistribution to commence and enrolment quota is determined | 30 November 2004 |
| Electoral Commissioner invites written suggestions from the public | 16 February 2005 |
| Redistribution Committee is appointed | TBA |
| Public suggestions | |
| Closing date for written suggestions | 30 days 18 March 2005 |
| Suggestions available for public comments | 22 March 2005 |
| Closing date for written comments | 14 Days 1 April 2005 |
| Redistribution Committee considers suggestions and comments and develops a redistribution proposal | No time specified |
| Redistribution Committee publishes and exhibits maps of proposed boundaries and division names | No time specified |
| Public objections to proposed redistribution | |
| Closing date for written objections | 28 days |
| Objections available for public comments | |
| Closing date for written comments | 14 days |
Augmented Electoral Commission considers objections (including the holding of a public inquiry if necessary) Augmented Electoral Commission makes proposed redistribution Further objection period (if required) |
60 days |
| Final determination | As soon as practicable (expected during October 2005) |
Please note that the exact dates in the above timetable are subject to confirmation and may differ slightly within the constraints of the legislative requirements.
