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Dollar value amounts specified in the Electoral Act 1907 (section 175AC(1)) have been updated for the 2025-26 financial year. These amounts are adjusted based on the consumer price index (CPI) for… read more
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Dennis O’Reilly to the WA Electoral Commission as our acting Electoral Commissioner.
Dennis brings more than 30 years’ experience in the public… read more
Are you eligible to vote in the Tasmanian Legislative Council elections for the Upper House divisions of Montgomery, Nelson and Pembroke?
If you’re in Western Australia, you can cast your vote in… read more
The WA Electoral Commission is committed to delivering a Legislative Council result acknowledging the importance these positions hold in the Parliament of Western Australia.
The count to determine… read more
Return of the Legislative Assembly writ
The writ for the Legislative Assembly for the 2025 WA State General Election has now been returned.
The Acting Electoral Commissioner Courtney Barron… read more
The WA Electoral Commission welcomes the announcement of the independent inquiry into the management of the 2025 WA State Election by Government.
We recognise this will deliver to Government and the… read more
A Legislative Council vacancy in the South Metropolitan Region, arising from the resignation of the Honourable Stephen Pratt MLC, has been filled.
Members of the Legislative Council who were… read more
The process to finalise election results is in its final stage with the Western Australian Electoral Commission now conducting the full distribution of preferences to determine the successful… read more
The Electoral Commissioner has received formal advice from the Governor of a vacancy in the Legislative Council for the South Metropolitan Region as a result of the resignation of the Honourable… read more
Counting of votes for the 2025 WA State Election is continuing for all districts across Western Australia.
Counts conducted on Saturday night by the WA Electoral Commission (WAEC) were indicative… read more