Skip to contentInformation for people with disabilityInformation on accessibility
Australian Electoral Commission
| Day/Date | Activity |
|---|---|
| Friday 29 April 2016 | Gazettal of Minister’s Notice Fixing Polling Date for TSRA election (90 days prior to polling day) TSRA Caretaker Period commences |
| Tuesday 31 May 2016 | Nominations Open (60 days before polling day) |
| Wednesday 29 June 2016 | Close of Nominations 5:00pm (31 days before polling day) |
| Wednesday 29 June 2016 | Final date for receipt of candidate photographs (5:00pm) |
| Thursday 30 June 2016 | Declaration of nominations |
| Friday 15 July 2016 | Close of Rolls 5:00pm (15 days before polling day) |
| Monday 18 July 2016 | Earliest date for Mobile Polling (12 days before polling day) |
| Monday 25 July 2016 | Earliest date for Hospital Mobile Polling (5 days before polling day) |
| Monday 25 July 2016 | Earliest date to commence Preliminary scrutiny (last Monday before polling) |
| Thursday 28 July 2016 | Final date for receipt of Postal Vote Applications (5pm – close of business at nearest Post Office) |
| Saturday 30 July 2016 | Polling Date for TSRA Wards of Bamaga, Ngurapai and Muralag, Port Kennedy, TRAWQ |
| Saturday 6 August 2016 | Final date for further voter information for review of Liaison Officer Objection (no later than 7 days after polling day) |
| Monday 8 August 2016 | Final date for review by Regional Panel of Liaison Officer Objection (no later than 9 days after polling day) |
| Friday 12 August 2016 | Final Date for Commencement of Further Scrutiny (no later than 13 days after polling day) |
| Friday 12 August 2016 (Estimate Only) |
Final Date for completion of Distribution of Preferences |
| Friday 19 August 2016 (Estimate Only – 1 week) |
Final Date for Declaration of the Poll |
The AEC acknowledges the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia and recognises their continuing connection to land, waters, culture and community. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.