Whether you're teaching, supporting others, or learning for yourself, these resources
make it easier to understand voting in Western Australia.
Resources for everyone
Broad WA State Election timeline (PDF infographic)
Voting instructions: Above and Below the Line (PDF)
Electoral Terminology - A resource for Everyone (PDF)
How voting works - A resource for new Australians (PDF)
Australian Electoral Commission Guide to Preferential Voting (video)
Resources for schools
Student Elections Guide for Schools
Voting in Australia's Democracy: Digital Packs for schools
Activity: Election Quiz - for years 5 and 6
Activity: Fill the Gap - primary
Activity: Lucky Dip - for years 5-9
Useful links
Parliament Education Office | Parliament WA
Constitutional Centre of Western Australia
Reconciliation WA Educator Resources
Australian Electoral Commission | Museum Of Australian Democracy
Western Australian Electoral Legislation | Western Australian Electoral Boundaries
Fact Sheets
History of Democratic Government | Understanding Preferential voting
How do I enrol and vote | How do I make my vote count
Electoral Boundaries | At the Polling Place
Understanding Proportional Representation | What is a referendum?