Elections

Information about eligibility and nomination procedures can be obtained by contacting either the CEO or the Western Australian Electoral Commission on 13 63 06.

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
Election packages will be posted to absent electors on the roll by request. The packages can be returned by mail and it will be placed in a sealed ballot box.  Click here to contact the Shire Office for a package.

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