Template:Election Timetable May 2011


 * Announcement of election: 25 April
 * Prorogation of 1st Parliament: 11.59 p.m., Friday 13 May
 * Dissolution of House of Representatives: 11.59 p.m., Friday 13 May
 * Issue of electoral writs: Tuesday 3 May
 * Close of rolls (if not currently on roll): 10 p.m., Wednesday 4 May
 * Close of nominations: 12 noon, Thursday 5 May
 * Declaration of nominations: 6.00 pm, Thursday 5 May
 * Campaigning officially ends: Tuesday 17 May
 * Polling day: Thursday, 19 May
 * Counting day: Friday, 20 May
 * Return of writs (latest date): Wednesday 25 May
 * 2nd Parliament assembles:Monday 30 May