The By-Election will take place as per the ELECTORAL Act 2016, and according to the following timeline:

56 (1) – Issue of writ – 4 weeks before polling day
Writ Issued Wednesday, 1st May, 2019

51 (2) – At least 5 days after issue of writ – publish the roll in the Govt Gazette.
Publish Roll Monday, 6th May, 2019

50 (2) – close of roll 5 pm, 21 days before polling day
Close of Roll 5pm Thursday, 9th May, 2019

57 (2) – nominations close at 5pm, 14 days before polling day
Nominations Close 5pm Thursday, 16th May 2019

Polling Day – not later than 4 weeks after the Writ is issued.
Polling Day – Thursday, 30th May 2019

Please click here for a copy of the writ: Gazette 67- 2019- Speaker’s writ