South West Region Vacancy

On 22 February 2023, the Electoral Commissioner was informed by His Excellency the Governor that the Hon. Alannah MacTiernan, member for the South West Region had resigned and her position had become vacant.

As there were three eligible people who nominated, a re-count of votes was conducted on, 20 March at the Commission Offices at Level 2, 111 St Georges Terrace, Perth.

As a result of the re-count the Commissioner declared Ben Dawkins elected as a member of the Legislative Council to fill the vacancy.

The Legislative Council will now undertake the next steps to allow Mr Dawkins to take up his seat.

Further information, including detailed results and a video of the recount, can be found here.