Farrer by-election

Issue date: Thursday, 5 March 2026

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The Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon Milton Dick MP has announced the details for the issuing of the writ for the electoral division of Farrer in New South Wales, following the resignation of the Hon Sussan Ley.

The dates in connection with the by-election will be as follows:

Issue of writ                                    Wednesday 1 April 2026

Close of rolls                                   Wednesday 8 April 2026

Close of nominations                      Monday 13 April 2026

Declaration of nominations           Tuesday 14 April 2026

Date of polling                                 Saturday 9 May 2026

Return of writ                                  On or before Friday 10 July 2026

Contact

Natalie van Dartel
0418 149 761
natalie.vandartel@aph.gov.au

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