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Final results for the 2023 local government elections have been published on the WA Electoral Commission website, following the declaration of results in the City of Swan.
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Western Australia local government elections achieved a voter turnout rate of 31.6% of eligible community members. This is an increase on participation in past elections (30.2% in 2021 and 29.07% in… read more
Vote counting for the City of Swan is anticipated to be completed on Thursday after the WA Electoral Commission moved to electronic verification of ballot papers for the mayoral election. This… read more
The Western Australian Electoral Commissioner has directed ballots to be recounted for all wards and the mayoral election in the City of Swan after discrepancies were identified in the counting… read more
The WA Electoral Commission is continuing to count votes for the 2023 local government elections. Final results for most local governments are expected to be published today.
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The WA Electoral Commission has identified an error in the mail distribution of postal ballot paper packages within the City of Fremantle, with two wards affected. Ballot papers for the wrong ward… read more
Overseas voting for the New Zealand 2023 General Election commenced on Wednesday 27 September and will be available to Friday 13 October at the WA Electoral Commission.
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On 31 August the Electoral Commissioner was informed by the Governor of a vacancy in the Legislative Council for the South West Region as a result of the disqualification from Parliament of Mr James… read more
The 2023 Federal Voice Referendum is managed by the Australian Electoral Commission.
For information on voting at the 2023 Referendum on 14 October 2023, please visit the AEC website or call 13 23… read more
You can view the webinar recordings for the local government elections on our website here: 2023 local government webinars | Western Australian Electoral Commission (elections.wa.gov.au).