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WAelections

Locality: Perth, Western Australia

Phone: +61 8 9214 0400

Address: Level 2, 111 St Georges Terrace 6000 Perth, WA, Australia

Website: http://www.elections.wa.gov.au

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25.01.2022 INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY Yesterday was International Womens Day with the theme for 2020 being "I am Generation Equality: Realising Womens Rights" The WAEC recognises the rights of women and are proud that our state and country was one of the most progressive in the world in granting women the right to vote and stand in parliament. In 1921, Edith Cowan became the first female MP when elected to WAs Legislative Assembly.... In 1962, suffrage was achieved for Indigenous men and women in Western Australia. We would like to acknowledge those who fought for equality and the right to participate in democracy. #internationalwomensday #eachforequal #IWD2020

24.01.2022 Did you know we have many educational resources on our website that are perfect for teaching civics education? Some of our favourites include the election fever game and the word sleuth. Head to our website to view our downloadable resources https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/EEC/resources

23.01.2022 TIME TO VOTE! JONES OR SMITH? We're running a poll and would love to see what you think! What do you think is the most common last name for electors on the state roll? Vote below The answer will be revealed on Friday!

23.01.2022 Today marks the start of National Reconciliation Week 2020 National Reconciliation Week is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia. Reconciliation Australia and Reconciliation WA have produced a full program of digital events and resources that uphold the three pillars of reconciliation Relationships, Respect and Opportunity.... Reconciliation WA will be releasing new resources daily on the National Reconciliation Week 2020 event page https://www.recwa.org.au//national-reconciliation-week-20/ #NRW2020 #InThisTogether2020

23.01.2022 Are you a Year 3-6 teacher looking to broaden your students’ horizons? The Constitutional Centre of Western Australia is hosting an Open House this Thursday the 6th of August 5:30PM 6:30PM. This is a great opportunity to learn about the numerous educational services on offer. Organisations represented include Electoral Education Centre, Government House, Reconciliation WA and many more. Click the link to find out more and RSVP.

23.01.2022 Electors in the local governments of Perth, Port Hedland and Perenjori are reminded that they can vote for council positions in elections to be held on 17 October 2020. To make your vote count, your ballot papers must be received by the returning officer by 6:00pm on Saturday 17 October 2020. Electors, who were enrolled to vote at the close of rolls 28 August 2020, should have received voting packages in the mail by now including ballot papers and a return reply paid envel...ope. To make sure we get your vote in time you should post it back to the Electoral Commission by Monday 12 October 2020. If you haven’t received your voting package you can contact your local government directly to arrange a replacement. For more information, visit our website: https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/

23.01.2022 We are continuing to monitor government advice in relation to school activities and broader community measures relating to the delivery of Electoral Education Centre (EEC) programmes. We are ready to resume presentations at the EEC or at schools as soon as circumstances allow. In the meantime, teachers and community groups can contact the EEC at [email protected] or 6552 6077 for other ways we can help deliver electoral education at this time.

22.01.2022 HAVE YOU CHECKED YOUR ENROLMENT LATELY? It takes less than 5 minutes and is easy to do while sitting in front of the tv or while taking a break from work. To check your enrolment simply visit our website and type in your details. You can then brag to your friends that youve been productive today - and encourage them to do it too!... https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/onlineEnrolmentSystem

22.01.2022 AND THE CORRECT ANSWER IS... Smith is the most common last name among WA electors. Currently there are 14,006 electors on the roll with the last name Smith. Well done to those who got it right! For those interested the top five most common last names for electors are:... 1. SMITH - 14,006 2. JONES - 8,313 3. WILLIAMS - 7,062 4. BROWN - 6,917 5. TAYLOR - 6,760 Tag someone with one of those last names to remind them to check their enrolment www.elections.wa.gov.au/enrol

21.01.2022 A colourful polling place in readiness for voting in the Faction Captain elections for 2021 at Inglewood Primary School

20.01.2022 During the week 31/8 4/9 staff from the EEC have joined with the Parliamentary Education Office to deliver a Civics and Citizenship incursions to 7 schools in the Karratha area. The students learn about why we vote, who we are voting for but more importantly how the process of elections works with participation in a mock election. The Parliamentary Education Office staff took the students through the process of how a bill becomes a law. The EEC presented programs to 600 participants including Year 4/5/6 students and their teachers. For all enquiries, or to book an incursion for your school, email [email protected] Parliament of Western Australia - General Enquiries

19.01.2022 UPDATE FROM THE ELECTORAL COMMISSIONER The Commission continues to monitor the pandemic situation and advice from health authorities. If you have an enrolment or other query please contact us online [email protected] or via telephone 13 63 06. Almost all queries can be resolved over the phone or via email. A small number of staff are operating out of head office so if you need to meet with us it would be appreciated if you make contact by phone to arrange a time so staff are available.

18.01.2022 SAVE THE DATE The next state general election is planned for Saturday 13 March 2021. The state election timetable has been published and is available to view on our website. Some important dates to mark in your diary: Roll close - Thursday 11 Feb... Early voting in person commences - Wednesday 24 Feb Applications for postal voting close - Wednesday 10 March ELECTION DAY - Saturday 13 March Please visit our website for further information https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/elections/state

17.01.2022 DOES THIS MAKE YOU FEEL OLD? Did you know that anyone who is currently 17 will be old enough to vote next year - that means people born in 2003 will be voting! Today marks one year out from roll close for the 2021 state election. Once you turn 17 you can enrol to vote so why not get in early? Tag your friends below to remind them! Visit our website for more info www.elections.wa.gov.au/enrol

17.01.2022 SEND A CARD TO A FRIEND DAY! Today is national "send a card to a friend" day. If you contact our office we can mail out an enrolment form to you so you can update your details - thats our version of a card!

17.01.2022 Local government extraordinary elections are being held today for the following LGs: City of South Perth (Moresby Ward) Shire of Menzies Shire of Moora... Shire of Wongan-Ballidu Town of Victoria Park (Banksia Ward) All voting packages must be returned by 6.00 pm today. Remember your vote counts!

17.01.2022 Nominations are now open for the Shire of Ravensthorpe and Shire of Toodyay extraordinary elections. For information on how to nominate as a candidate please visit https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/elections/local/current Nominations for both elections close at 4pm Wednesday 26 June.

17.01.2022 You may have noticed we have updated our cover photo to recognise the importance of Harmony Week. Harmony week is a time to celebrate Australian multiculturalism, and the successful integration of migrants into our community. Here at the Commission we are a very diverse bunch and have staff from many different countries including:... Italy India England Germany Scotland Ireland Malaysia Bangladesh Hungary Whats your cultural background? For more information on Harmony Week visit https://www.omi.wa.gov.au/EventsInitiati//HarmonyWeek.aspx #waharmony

16.01.2022 Results from the local government extraordinary elections that took place on Friday 28 February are available to view on our website https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/elections/local/current

16.01.2022 LAST DAY TO NOMINATE Nominations close today for the Shire of Ravensthorpe and Shire of Toodyay extraordinary elections. Nominations must be received by 4pm. For more information please visit our website https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/elections/local/current

14.01.2022 You don't want Liam Neeson tracking you down. Enrol to vote today! www.elections.wa.gov.au/enrol

14.01.2022 NOMINATIONS OPEN! Nominations are now open for the City of Canning, City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder and City of Nedlands upcoming extraordinary elections. Nominations must be lodged with the Returning Officer by 4.00 pm Wednesday 5 February. ... For more information please visit our website www.elections.wa.gov.au/elections/local

14.01.2022 We’re looking to commission a diverse group of young artists to inspire people to vote in the upcoming WA State Election. Applications close Friday 22 January. Find out more about the opportunity here: https://bit.ly/3sJOdbQ

13.01.2022 Local government extraordinary elections are being held today for the following LG's: City of South Perth (Moresby Ward) Shire of Menzies Shire of Moora... Shire of Wongan-Ballidu Town of Victoria Park (Banksia Ward) All voting packages must be returned by 6.00 pm today. Remember your vote counts!

13.01.2022 Local government extraordinary elections are being held today for the following LG's: City of Canning (Bannister ward) City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder City of Nedlands (Hollywood ward)... All voting packages must be returned by 6.00pm today. Remember your vote counts!

12.01.2022 Throwback Thursday - how times have changed! This is what an enrolment form used to look like. Now you can go online and be done in five minutes! www.elections.wa.gov.au/enrol #tbt

12.01.2022 THE COUNTDOWN IS ON - ONE YEAR TO GO! Today marks one year until the 2021 state election and preparations are well underway at our office! With the recent boundary distribution you may find your state electoral district has changed. Visit our boundaries website to check www.boundaries.wa.gov.au

11.01.2022 Update from the Commissioner: As a precautionary measure to help minimise the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the public and our staff and to help us deliver our important services, the WAEC office in the city is currently open to the public by appointment only. You can easily conduct most of your electoral business with us online or by calling 13 63 06.

11.01.2022 LOCAL GOVERNMENT EXTRAORDINARY ELECTIONS LG extraordinary elections are currently being held for the following LGs: City of Canning (Bannister Ward) City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder... City of Nedlands (Hollywood Ward) All voting packages must be returned by 6pm Friday 13 March. For more information on these elections please visit our website www.elections.wa.gov.au/elections/local/current

11.01.2022 INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY Yesterday was International Women's Day with the theme for 2020 being "I am Generation Equality: Realising Women's Rights" The WAEC recognises the rights of women and are proud that our state and country was one of the most progressive in the world in granting women the right to vote and stand in parliament. In 1921, Edith Cowan became the first female MP when elected to WA's Legislative Assembly.... In 1962, suffrage was achieved for Indigenous men and women in Western Australia. We would like to acknowledge those who fought for equality and the right to participate in democracy. #internationalwomensday #eachforequal #IWD2020

10.01.2022 Today we say farewell to our Senior Community Education Officer, Nigel, who after 45 years at the Commission, is embarking on a new phase of his life. Nigel has been a well-known face around the Commission and many of you may have met Nigel through visits to our Electoral Education Centre. In his time at the Commission Nigel has worked incredibly hard delivering countless presentations, experienced many state and local government elections and has transformed our Electoral Ed...ucation Centre into what it is today. We would like to thank him for all his years of hard work and dedication. He will be greatly missed (especially his jokes) however we know he is looking forward to working on his golf swing and spending time with his grandchildren. Weve dug through the archives to find some photos of Nigel over the years. If youve got any memories of Nigel wed love for you to share them below.

10.01.2022 A reminder that voting closes this Friday at 6PM for the following local government extraordinary elections: City of South Perth (Moresby Ward) Shire of Menzies Shire of Moora... Shire of Wongan-Ballidu Town of Victoria Park (Banksia Ward) Please visit our website for more information www.elections.wa.gov.au

10.01.2022 HAPPY ST PATRICK'S DAY We would like to wish a happy St Patrick's day to the 6000+ Irish electors! If you have recently become a new citizen, but not yet enrolled please visit our website www.elections.wa.gov.au/enrol

08.01.2022 HAPPY ST PATRICKS DAY We would like to wish a happy St Patricks day to the 6000+ Irish electors! If you have recently become a new citizen, but not yet enrolled please visit our website www.elections.wa.gov.au/enrol

08.01.2022 To our valued stakeholders and customers During the current COVID-19 pandemic we are endeavouring to continue to provide business as usual but in line with advice from health authorities concerning social distancing we would encourage you to reconsider visiting our city office unless absolutely necessary. The office remains open however in the first instance please consider whether we can answer your query via phone or email. You can check your enrolment at https://www.elect...ions.wa.gov.au/onlineEnrolmentSystem or call the Commission on 13 63 06. Thanks for your cooperation.

08.01.2022 CALLING ALL TEACHERS Our electoral education centre offers a range of quality education services for both teachers and students and best of all its free of charge! Our education officers can come to your school or you can visit our centre in West Perth. We can also run your student elections or provide you with the resources to conduct your own. Bookings fill up fast so get in contact with our education centre today! www.elections.wa.gov.au/EEC

08.01.2022 Nominations close at 4pm today for the Shire of Koorda extraordinary election. For more information about how the election, including how to nominate please visit our website https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/elections/local/current

08.01.2022 Local government extraordinary elections are being held today for the following LGs: City of Canning (Bannister ward) City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder City of Nedlands (Hollywood ward)... All voting packages must be returned by 6.00pm today. Remember your vote counts!

06.01.2022 HAPPY VALENTINES DAY We LOVE stats so thought you may be interested to see some of the lovely last names of electors on the state roll: 316 electors have the last name LOVE... 156 electors have the last name BATCHELOR/BACHELOR 166 electors have the last name VALENTINE Are you one of them?

05.01.2022 You dont want Liam Neeson tracking you down. Enrol to vote today! www.elections.wa.gov.au/enrol

05.01.2022 UPDATE FROM THE COMMISSIONER Operations have returned to normal for the WA Electoral Commission. If you have a query and dont wish to visit our main office please contact us at [email protected] or telephone 1363 06. The Electoral Education Centre is again taking bookings. Visitors to all of our facilities are reminded of social distancing and personal health safety etiquette requirements.

04.01.2022 TIME TO VOTE! JONES OR SMITH? Were running a poll and would love to see what you think! What do you think is the most common last name for electors on the state roll? Vote below The answer will be revealed on Friday!

04.01.2022 EXTRAORDINARY ELECTION - SHIRE OF BODDINGTON Voting closes at 6pm today for the Shire of Boddington extraordinary election. For more information please visit our website. Remember your vote counts! https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/elections/local/election/

03.01.2022 In response to the COVID-19 situation, bookings for the Electoral Education Centre's face to face programs with students, including Student Council Elections are suspended until further notice. We are endeavouring to develop alternative resources and delivery methods for teachers and students that will assist in achieving educational outcomes. The EEC welcomes suggestions for suitable remote delivery methods appropriate to your learning environment. Suggestions may be sent to [email protected]

02.01.2022 In response to the COVID-19 situation, bookings for the Electoral Education Centres face to face programs with students, including Student Council Elections are suspended until further notice. We are endeavouring to develop alternative resources and delivery methods for teachers and students that will assist in achieving educational outcomes. The EEC welcomes suggestions for suitable remote delivery methods appropriate to your learning environment. Suggestions may be sent to [email protected]

01.01.2022 Over the weekend a number of citizenship ceremonies took place across the state. New citizens are reminded that it is compulsory to enrol and vote in state and federal elections which is different to a lot of other countries. If you'd like more information on our electoral processes or have any questions make sure to visit our website or contact us. We're always happy to help! www.elections.wa.gov.au

01.01.2022 TUESDAY TRIVIA How many state electoral districts do we have in WA? To find out the answer and to check what District youll be voting in at next years state election head over to our Electoral Boundaries WA website ... http://www.boundaries.wa.gov.au/boundaries/2019