WA Local Government Minister, Hannah Beazley, is encouraging the state’s residents to make their voices heard and cast a vote in the upcoming local government elections.
The state’s ordinary local government elections will take place on Saturday, 18 October.
Through the WA Electoral Commission (WAEC), voting packs will start to arrive in mailboxes from today onwards, with the completed ballot required to be posted back and received by the WAEC by 6pm on 18 October.
Around 12 local governments have chosen to do in-person voting on 18 October, and people in those areas will be notified and need to go to designated polling stations.
“Voting is a powerful way to play a role in shaping the future direction of your community, and it is essential that everyone has their say,” said Minister Beazley.
“By voting, you’re actively influencing the decisions that are made and deciding who will represent your views around the council table.
“I hope that the dysfunction we have seen in some local councils will encourage people to be more involved in their local councils, research their candidates and make an informed choice at the ballot box.
“I urge Western Australians to make the most of this opportunity and vote for the candidate they feel will best represent their interests on their local council.”
This year, the State Government has been running the ‘You are the right material’ campaign in partnership with the WA Local Government Association, encouraging Western Australians from diverse backgrounds to play an active role in the elections.
Further information on local elections is available at:Â https://walocalgovernmentelections.au/.
