The writ for the Port Macquarie by-election was issued on 29 August, which was also when the rolls closed.
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Traditionally voters cannot register within three weeks of an election, but in 2004 the Howard Government passed legislation that prevents registration after 8 pm on the day that the writs are issued (this can be up to ten days after the election has been announced).