Review of electoral boundaries

Why is a review of State electoral boundaries conducted?

A review of the State’s electoral boundaries must commence as soon as practicable two years after the previous State general election, in accordance with the Electoral Act 1907.  A regular review of the electoral boundaries ensures that the number of electors in districts is maintained as the population moves and changes over time.

The review of electoral boundaries is carried out by three independent Electoral Distribution Commissioners. It is the job of the Electoral Distribution Commissioners to ensure that enrolments in an electorate are within permissible limits in accordance with the Act, whilst also taking into consideration other factors that affect electorates.  

The review is complete when the final electoral boundaries determined by the Electoral Distribution Commissioners, to be in effect for the following State general election, have been published to the Government Gazette.

For more information, visit the Electoral Boundaries WA website.