Eden-Monaro by-election timetable set

EDEN-MONARO BY-ELECTION

Issue of writ: May 28

Close of rolls: June 4

Close of nominations: June 9

Declaration of nominations: June 10

By-election date: July 4

MAJOR PARTY CANDIDATES

Kristy McBain - Labor

Fiona Kotvojs - Liberal

WHERE?

Electorate covers 41,617 sq km in southeast NSW surrounding the ACT. Major centres are Queanbeyan, Merimbula, Narooma, Bermagui, Bega, Eden, Cooma, Yass, Batlow and Tumut.

WHY?

Labor MP Mike Kelly has retired from parliament for health reasons.

CHALLENGES

* By-election is being held amid coronavirus restrictions.

* It is also being held during NSW school holidays, a situation that is usually avoided. The Australian Electoral Commission has asked for sufficient time to clean schools (which host polling stations) before students return from holidays.