Template:Election Timetable April 2011


 * Announcement of election: 18 February
 * Prorogation of 1st Parliament: 11.59 p.m., Wednesday 2 March
 * Dissolution of House of Representatives: 4 p.m., Friday 25 March
 * Issue of electoral writs: Tuesday 8 March
 * Close of rolls (if not currently on roll): 10 p.m., Wednesday 9 March
 * Close of nominations: 12 noon, Thursday 10 March
 * Declaration of nominations: 12 noon, Thursday 10 March
 * Campaigning officially ends: Wednesday 30 Marrch
 * Polling day: Friday 1 April
 * Counting day: Saturday-Sunday 2-3 April
 * Return of writs (latest date): Wednesday 6 April
 * 2nd Parliament assembles:Monday 11 April