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Following the completion of our executive recruitment process, we’re pleased to introduce the WAEC’s newly formed Corporate Executive team.Pictured from left to right: Anita John, Executive Director… read more
The Western Australian Electoral Commission (WAEC) has officially declared the results for the six local governments that proceeded to the extraordinary elections held on 24 September 2026.More than… read more
Democracy is often associated with ballot papers, polling places and election results, but behind every election is a dedicated army of people helping West Aussies participate in the democratic… read more
The deadline to receive postal votes is approaching for the September Local Government extraordinary elections; the Western Australian Electoral Commission (WAEC) must receive postal votes by 6:00pm… read more
The Western Australian Electoral Commission (WAEC) has officially declared the results of the Secret Harbour By-election held on 29 August 2026.Mr Luke Herdegen was declared as the elected candidate… read more
Postal voting packs are in the mail for the six Local Governments heading to extraordinary elections this September. This is a postal election; electors enrolled to vote in the following districts… read more
Thousands of Secret Harbour electors are expected to cast their vote in this Saturday’s by-election, with voting compulsory for all eligible electors in the district. Those who have not yet… read more
Early polling for the Secret Harbour By-election will open from 8am on Monday 17 August, giving voters enrolled in the district more flexibility to cast their ballot ahead of polling day.Voting… read more
Candidate Nominations closed on Tuesday 11 August for the nine Local Governments scheduled to hold Extraordinary Elections on 24 September 2026.At the close of nominations, three out of the nine… read more
The Secret Harbour by-election is an opportunity for the WA Electoral Commission to put practical improvements in place, in line with the Special Inquiry recommendations. These updates are focused on… read more