2025 Western Australian local elections
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18 October 2025
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The 2025 Western Australian local elections were held on 18 October 2025 to elect representatives to each of the local governments in Western Australia.[1]
Background
In Western Australia, elections are held every 2 years to elect half of all councils.In September 2025, there were reports of issues with postal vote packages.[2]
Turnout
The voter turnout was reportedly low, with around 29.7% of enrolled voters voting, down from 31.2% in 2023.[3][4] Premier Roger Cook has raised the prospect of compulsory voting for local government.[5]
Controversies
A few self described Neo Nazis ran in the election, notably Stephen Wells in Busselton and Samuel Croll in Mosman Park
Candidates
Up to 40 Labor candidates ran, several Liberal. The Greens ran candidates in several districts including Vincent Victoria Park, the newly formed Socialist Party ran candidates all across the Perth Metro Area. One Nation ran candidates in Swan and other districts the Australian Christians put up a candidate for Mayor of City of Rockingham.
See also
References
- ↑ "2025 Local government elections | Western Australian Electoral Commission". www.elections.wa.gov.au. Archived from the original on 2 October 2025. Retrieved 15 October 2025.
- ↑ "Voters sent bungled voting packages for local government elections". ABC News. 25 September 2025. Retrieved 15 October 2025.
- ↑ "West Australians face compulsory council election voting amid low turnout". ABC News. 18 October 2025. Retrieved 18 October 2025.
- ↑ "Voter turnout dips again at WA council elections amid calls for mandatory voting". ABC News. 20 October 2025. Retrieved 22 August 2026.
- ↑ "Extreme candidates, low turnout spark concerns for WA council elections". ABC News. 20 September 2025. Retrieved 18 October 2025.