How-to-vote card registration for the 2025 State General Election has now closed.
To view registered how-to-vote cards for the 2025 State General Election click here.
Changes to the Electoral Act
From 1 July 2024, legislative changes came into effect regarding the distribution and publication of how-to-vote cards (HTVC). HTVC are now required to be registered with WAEC in order to be published and distributed at a place to vote.
What is a how-to-vote card
A HTVC is any document that is given to an elector to instruct them regarding how to complete a ballot paper to vote for a particular candidate, candidates, or a group in an election. A HTVC may be in the form of a physical card, pamphlet, handbill or other similar document including digital equivalents.
How-to-vote card Registration
A HTVC can be registered during the registration period for an election. Application for registration can be made by any person, party or group and must be approved by the Electoral Commissioner. Unless a HTVC has been approved and registered by the Commissioner penalties will apply for its publication or distribution, whether in a physical or digital format. The person responsible for the distribution and publication of the HTVC (the accountable person) must be available to respond to notices from the Commission in relation to its ongoing registration throughout the election period.
For the 2025 State general election, the registration period opens at 8am Friday, 14 February 2025 and closes at 5pm Thursday, 27 February 2025.
Click here to access the portal for how-to-vote card submission
How-to-vote card Resources
How-To-Vote Card Portal Quick Reference Guide (PDF, 1266 KB)
How-To-Vote Card Registration Guide (PDF, 522 KB)
WA Electoral Commission How-To-Vote Card webinar (video link)
How-To-Vote-Card Registration Fact Sheet (PDF, 222 KB)
User Guideline - How-To-Vote-Cards and Social Media (PDF, 284 KB)
User Guideline - How-To-Vote-Cards Suitability (PDF, 347 KB)
Registering How-to-vote Cards Checklist (PDF, 201KB)