Template:Election Timetable August 2011


 * Announcement of election: 22 June
 * Prorogation of 1st Parliament: 11.59 p.m., Thursday, 30 June
 * Dissolution of House of Representatives: 11.59 p.m., Thursday, 30 June
 * Issue of electoral writs: Tuesday, 5 July
 * Close of rolls (if not currently on roll): 10 p.m., Wednesday, 6 July
 * Close of nominations: 12 noon, Wednesday, 20 July
 * Declaration of nominations: 6.00 pm, Wednesday, 20 July
 * Campaigning officially ends: Tuesday, 2 August
 * Polling day: Thursday, 4 August
 * Counting day: Friday-Sunday, 5-7 August
 * Return of writs (latest date): Thursday, 11 August
 * 2nd Parliament assembles:Monday, 29 August