Media release – Tasmanian Electoral Commissioner, 14 February 2024
The 2024 State election dates announced
Today Her Excellency the Governor has informed the Electoral Commissioner that, at the request of the Premier, she has prorogued the Parliament and dissolved the House of Assembly to enable a general election to be held on Saturday 23 March 2024.
The key dates for the election are:
Wednesday 21 February, 6 pm: Issue of writs and close of rolls
Thursday 29 February, noon: Candidate nominations close
Friday 1 March, noon: Announcement of nominations
Monday 4 March, 8:30 am: Pre-poll voting commences
Saturday 23 March, 8 am to 6 pm: Polling day
Rolls Close 6pm, Wednesday 21 February
Electors are reminded to ensure their enrolment is up to date — including any name changes. Electors wishing to check or update their enrolment can do so on the AEC website. Remember, enrolment and voting are compulsory.
7 or more to make your vote count
A new awareness campaign has been developed to remind electors that they now need to number at least 7 boxes when they vote in this State election. This is because the number of members in the Tasmanian House of Assembly is increasing from 25 to 35, with each division increasing from 5 members to 7. The campaign video is available to view on the 2024 state election webpage.
