Key 2025 State Government Election Dates for Candidates and Parties
Thursday 6 February 2025: Nominations open for candidates and parties
Wednesday 12 February 2025 (12pm): Nominations close for parties
Thursday 13 February 2025 (12pm): Nominations close for non-party candidates and groups
State Government nominations
Candidates may nominate for the Legislative Council or the Legislative Assembly after a writ for a State election is issued, up until the close of nominations. For more information, see Nominations.
See Election Rules for an outline of candidate and conduct rules.
The Commission provides assistance to candidates but is unable to provide legal advice.
Ballot papers
Ballot paper details are published following the close of nominations.
Forms, Guides and Fact sheets
Visit our Forms and Guides page for the full range of forms and guides for Political Parties.
Visit our resources page for the full range of fact sheets for Candidates and Parties.
Local Government
Candidates nominating for a local government election can refer to Local Government Candidates for nomination application information. The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries nominations page covers essential information.