Dates

Dates expressed entirely in numerals can cause confusion because of the range of different sequence conventions used by different countries. In Australia the conventional sequence is day, month, year.
You can also use the formula, <Day> <Date> <Month> <Year>. For example Wednesday 21 May 2014 or 24 March 2008.
No punctuation is needed even when the day of the week precedes the date. For example, Monday 24 March 2008.
When the numerals only form is used, either a forward slash or a full stop can be inserted between each group of numerals. Numerical date style is DD MM YY with no commas. Whichever you use, it is important to be consistent. For example:

• 7.12.2008
• 7/12/2008
• 07.12.08
• 07/12/08.

Spans of time should be written as 2000–04 or 1998–2001.

The author–date system      

With this system, a source is cited in the text by giving, in parentheses, the authority's name, year of publication and the page number where the original material appeared. Note there is no comma between the author's name and the date, and concluding punctuation is placed after the citation.

• Sourcing quotes is an important part of the writing process (Baker 1983, p. 12).