On 6 January , Newman confirmed on Twitter that he had visited acting governor Tim Carmody and writs had been issued for an election on 31 January .
On 5 January 2015 , media organisations reported that Newman intended to announce the election date the next day .
On 6 January , Newman confirmed on Twitter that Newman had visited acting governor Tim Carmody and writs had been issued for an election on 31 January .
On 5 January 2015 , media organisations reported that Newman intended to announce the election date the next day .