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The following key resources have been updated to help local governments prepare for Ordinary Local Government Elections on 18 October 2025.

• Local government election notices webpage with public notices for in-person local government elections.
• Public notices for local government elections held by postal vote are available on the Western Australian Electoral Commission website.
• Key election milestones.

Candidate information webinar

Have you ever considered running for local council? Or know someone who should?

The Western Australian Local Government Association (WALGA), the Western Australian Electoral Commission (WAEC) and the Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety (LGIRS) are hosting a webinar to demystify the candidate nomination process and encourage more people to consider standing in this year’s local government elections.

Our presenters will cover a range of topics, with the aim of preparing people to nominate, and for life as an Elected Member. You’ll hear from:

• The Hon Hannah Beazley MLA, Minister for Local Government; Disability Services; Volunteering; Youth; Gascoyne
• Karen Chappel AM JP, WALGA President and Tony Brown, Executive Director Member Services
• Erin Gauntlett, Deputy Director General, LGIRS
• Dennis O’Reilly, Acting Western Australian Electoral Commissioner and Phillip Richards, Manager Election Events.

Event details

6:00pm Monday 18 August 2025

This is an online Zoom event. Please register in advance.