The Minister for Electoral Affairs, the Hon. David Michael MLA has confirmed the appointments of Dennis O’Reilly as Electoral Commissioner and Rebecca Hamilton as Deputy Commissioner of the Western Australian Electoral Commission.
Rebecca Hamilton will commence as Deputy Commissioner on 1 January 2026, while Dennis O’Reilly will assume the role of Electoral Commissioner on 31 January 2026, following the conclusion of Robert Kennedy’s term on 30 January 2026. Both appointments are for a five-year term.
Acting Electoral Commissioner Dennis O’Reilly said:
“I am honoured by the trust placed in us and remain committed to driving reform, strengthening public confidence, and delivering excellence in electoral services for the people of Western Australia.”
The Commission thanks Robert Kennedy and Courtney Barron for their contribution and commitment to the organisation.
These appointments will provide continuity and stable leadership, and come at a pivotal time for the Commission as it continues to modernise electoral processes and strengthen transparency.