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The Western Australian Electoral Commission presented an information Q&A Webinar on how to understand the count process for the 2023 Local Government Elections on Thursday 25 May 2023. There was… read more

  Public suggestion and comment period is now closed Public suggestions and comments are now closed. The independent commissioners will now consider those suggestions and comments received by the… read more

South West Region Vacancy On 22 February 2023, the Electoral Commissioner was informed by His Excellency the Governor that the Hon. Alannah MacTiernan, member for the South West Region had resigned… read more

The Electoral Commissioner has received formal advice from the Governor of a vacancy in the Legislative Council for the South West Region as a result of the resignation of the Honourable Alannah… read more

New South Wales electors wishing to vote in their upcoming State Election may cast an early vote at the Western Australian Electoral Commission (WAEC) Offices at Level 2, 111 St Georges Terrace Perth… read more

Communication Update # 5    Issued Date:  2/3/2023 Following the Western Australian Electoral Commission’s (‘Commission’) extensive and ongoing review process of its Technology Assisted Voting… read more

The Electoral Commissioner has received formal advice from the Governor of a vacancy in the Legislative Council for the South West Region as a result of the resignation of the Hon Alannah MacTiernan… read more

Annual political finance disclosure returns for the 2021–2022 financial year, required to be lodged by 30 November each year, have now been published. They can now be viewed on the Annual Returns… read more

Following the September North West Central by-election, notices are now being sent to electors in the district who appear not to have voted. The notices will ask electors if they have a valid and… read more

The Commission will be closed from 4.30 pm on December 23, 2022, and reopening from 8.30 am on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. We hope you have an enjoyable and restful Holiday season.