The WA Electoral Commission acknowledges the importance of fit for purpose and timely training for Temporary Election Workers. The WA Electoral Commission will review all training materials including delivery methods, length and focus areas to ensure training is fit for purpose and benchmarked against current best practice.
Read the Government response to these recommendations.
Training materials, videos and manuals should be prepared (in collaboration with experienced Returning Officers) by professional trainers.
Training manuals must be simplified, removing material not relevant to elections.
Training should be both online and face-to-face and no more than 60 minutes in length, plus time to ask questions.
Training should include emphasis on the importance of good manners.
Training must be done in a reasonable time before the election.
All Presiding Officers should be instructed to allow ample time for delivery of additional ballot papers on Election Day by contacting Returning Officers before supplies run out.