FEDERAL ELECTION 2004 OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCED
The 2004 federal election has been officially announced, with eligible Australian electors to vote on election day, Saturday 9 October 2004.

The key dates of the 2004 federal election are:

• Announcement of Election: Sunday, 29 August 2004
• Issue of writ: Tuesday, 31 August 2004
• Close of rolls: 8pm , Tuesday 7 September 2004
• Close of bulk nominations: 12noon, Tuesday 14 September 2004
• Close of nominations: 12noon, Thursday 16 September 2004
• Declaration of nominations: 12noon, Friday 17 September 2004
• Election day: Saturday, 9 October 2004

For more information on the 2004 federal election: http://www.aec.gov.au/election2004/index.htm

Haven't participated any of the elections for 4 years.(ie. I have only voted twice as I can remember). Don't know how much they will fine me. Li said it should be $200 for each election I've missed...sigh.. I may face a large budget deficit this time.