The Western Australian Electoral Commission was established as a department of the Government of Western Australia by proclamation of the Acts Amendment (Electoral Reform) Act on the 30 October 1987. The Commission replaced the State Electoral Department which commenced operation when the first Electoral Act came into effect in 1904.
Its purpose is to provide all Western Australians with accessible, efficient and high quality electoral and enrolment services.
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NEWS: Tagged in Heat on WAEC over ballot shortages | 10 Mar 2025 |
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NEWS: Tagged in WAEC warns of voter confusion | 06 Jan 2025 |
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NEWS: Tagged in Electoral Commission confirms regional cut | 01 Dec 2023 |
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NEWS: Tagged in Election wrap: WA councils confirm results | 23 Oct 2023 |
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NEWS: Tagged in Questions over MacTiernan successor | 14 Feb 2023 |
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NEWS: Tagged in Key ruling prompts council poll questions | 25 Jul 2022 |
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NEWS: Tagged in Court backs election rerun over 'interference' | 01 Jul 2022 |
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NEW ROLE: Robert Kennedy, Commissioner | 20 May 2022 |
| Name | Position | Year Started |
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Commissioner
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2020 | |
Minister for Electoral Affairs
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2021 |
| Name | Position | Year Started | Year Ended |
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Minister for Electoral Affairs
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2017 | 2021 | |
Electoral Officer
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2012 | 2014 |
