Elections

Local Government Elections are held in October every two years and Councillors are elected for a term of four years.

The Shire of Mount Magnet is made up of seven Councillors including the President and Deputy President who are elected to the positions by the Council.

Be a local voice

Council Elections will be held on 18th October, 2025

There will be 4 seats with a 4 year term and 1 seat with a 2 year term.

Enrolling to Vote
Residents: If you are a resident and already registered correctly on the State or Commonwealth Electoral Roll, you are automatically enrolled to vote in the Shire elections. If you are not already on the State Electoral Role but meet the eligibility criteria for this Roll, you can enrol online at www.aec.gov.au. Alternatively, enrolment forms are available from the Shire Office, Post Office or online from www.elections.wa.gov.au.

Non-Resident Owners and Occupiers of Shire property who are not residents are also eligible to vote and need to apply to go on the Shire’s electoral roll. Enrolment claim forms can be obtained from the Shire Office and should be lodged with the CEO.

Postal Voting
There will be no postal voting available for this election.

Counting
The count commences at 6.00pm and the results will be announced as soon as possible after the count is completed.

The preferential voting system will be used to determine the sitting Council.

NOTICES

Close of Rolls - closing 22 August 2025

Call for Nominations - closing 4th September 2025

FORMS

FORM 2. Registration of Enrolment

FORM 8. Nomination for Election by Candidate

FORM 9. Nomination for Election by Agent

FORM 9a Disclosure of Gifts

Candidate Profiles 2025