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Postal votes are included in the count if they were cast before 6pm on election day and are received within 13 days after the close of the poll.
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The new Parliament must sit not later than 30 days after the due date for the return of the writs.
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Polling will occur in all designated polling places from 8am to 6pm local time. Polling closes at 6:00 pm sharp, however any voters in the queue at that time are able to cast their vote.
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The counting of ordinary votes begins in each polling place immediately after the poll closes at 6pm on election day. The counting of House of Representatives ordinary votes taken at pre-poll voting centres also commences after 6pm on election day.