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Western Australians are reminded that early voting for the 2017 State general election closes at 6.00 pm tomorrow (Friday 10 March). For the first time, no specific reason is required to vote early,… read more
WA Electoral Commissioner David Kerslake has today reported on the record numbers of postal vote applications received to date at this election.
“As of 9.00 am Tuesday 7 March, the Commission has… read more
Early voting for the Western Australian State election is on in earnest.
Already over 50,000 Western Australians have voted at early voting centres, a significant increase compared with the same… read more
Internet voting is now available for certain electors at the March 2017 State election.
Under new legislation anyone with an incapacity or disability which makes it difficult to vote or to vote in… read more
Voting has commenced for the 2017 State election, with electors free to vote either at early voting centres around the state, or on polling day.
Electoral Commissioner David Kerslake has advised… read more
The Western Australian Electoral Commission has reported a record level of participation for the upcoming State election.
“Even before the starter’s gun sounded, we had a record 16 registered… read more
Last chance to enrol
With the electoral roll closing at 6.00 pm tomorrow (Thursday 9 February), Electoral Commissioner David Kerslake is urging Western Australians to ensure that their electoral… read more
The starter’s gun has been fired. The 2017 State general election is well and truly up and running.
Candidate nominations are now open and close at 12.00 noon Friday 10 February.
Electoral… read more
The starter’s gun has been fired. The 2017 State general election is officially up and running.
With the issue of the writs, candidate nominations for both Houses of Parliament are now open and… read more
With the State election fast approaching, the Western Australian Electoral Commission’s enrolment drive is now in full swing.
Already the number of enrolled Western Australians has topped the 1.6… read more