Key dates for the 2023 General Election
The Electoral Commission has confirmed the timetable for the 2023 General Election following the Prime Minister’s announcement of the election date.
The 2023 General Election will be held on Saturday 14 October 2023. The key dates for the election are set out in the table below.
| 2023 General Election timetable | |
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Thursday 19 January |
Prime Minister announces date for 2023 General Election |
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Friday 14 July |
Regulated period for election advertising expenses begins |
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Friday 8 September |
Dissolution of Parliament |
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Sunday 10 September |
Writ Day - the Governor General issues formal direction to the Electoral Commission to hold the election |
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Noon, Friday 15 September |
Nominations close for candidates |
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Wednesday 27 September |
Overseas voting starts |
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Monday 2 October |
Advance voting starts |
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Friday 13 October |
Advance voting ends |
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Friday 13 October |
Regulated period ends. All election advertising must end. Signs must be taken down by midnight. |
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Saturday 14 October |
Election day. Voting places open from 9.00am to 7.00pm |
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Friday 3 November |
Official results for the 2023 General Election declared |
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Thursday 9 November |
Last day for the return of the writ |
The timetable for the election is determined in accordance with the Electoral Act 1993.