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WA Electoral Commissioner Robert Kennedy  The act of casting your vote, of marking your preferred candidates and submitting your ballot papers, might seem straightforward. But it will take thousands… read more

The Western Australian Electoral Commission (WAEC) has launched the statewide 2025 State Election advertising campaign, 'Your vote goes a long way'. This campaign, which runs across television, radio… read more

The WA Electoral Commission office will be closed from 2pm Friday, 20 December, and will reopen on Thursday, 2 January 2025.  For information on the upcoming 2025 State Election, please head to our… read more

We’ve got thousands of roles across hundreds of polling sites in WA for the March 2025 State Election.Apply now with our recruitment partner PERSOLKELLY.

The Western Australian Electoral Commission is hiring thousands of people to work at the upcoming State Election in March.  These essential short-term roles offer a special opportunity to work on… read more

Are you eligible to vote in the South Australian district of Black by-election? If you’re in Western Australia, you can cast your vote in this election at the WA Electoral Commission's Perth office… read more

The 8 March 2025 State election will occur in a new era after laws came into effect today reshaping Western Australia’s electoral rules. The significant changes offer more transparency about… read more

From 1 July 2024, legislative changes regarding the disclosure of political contributions, electoral expenditure and for political participants in an election come into effect as per the Electoral… read more

Tasmanian electors can visit the Western Australian Electoral Commission office in Perth to cast their vote in the Legislative Council elections. Pre-poll (early) voting for the Tasmanian… read more

  UPDATE 3:30pm  Thanks to the efforts of the WA Electoral Commission’s delivery partner, the counting of ballot papers and declaration of results for the Shire of Wyndham-East Kimberley… read more