WALGA, together with the Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety (LGIRS) and the WA Electoral Commission (WAEC), will be hosting a candidate information webinar ahead of nominations opening on 28 August. 

The webinar will be held at 6:00pm on Monday, 18 August 2025.

This session is designed to support individuals considering nominating, providing an overview of:

• Election processes
• Responsibilities of Local Government and Council Members
• Regulatory role of LGIRS

The following presenters will cover a range of topics, with the aim of preparing candidates for the electoral process, and if elected, life as a Council Member:

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

Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions during the session.

Find out more and register at https://walga.asn.au/media-and-resources/upcoming-events/2025-local-government-elections-candidate-information-webinar. 

Please direct any enquiries to WALGA’s Governance team at governance@walga.asn.au or call 9213 2514.