11 April – 9:29 am: Prorogation of the 46th Parliament 11 April – 9:30 am: Dissolution of the House of Representatives 11 April – Issue of writs 18 April – Close of electoral rolls 21 April – Close of candidate nominations 22 April – Declaration of nominations 9 May – Early voting commences 18 May – Close of postal vote applications 21 May – Polling day; commencement of terms for territory senators 13 June – Last day for receipt of declaration votes 28 June – Return of writs (last day) 1 July – Commencement of terms for state senators