Local Government Elections Candidate Information Webinar

Published on Friday, 1 August 2025 at 3:04:13 PM

LG Election Webinar poster

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The Western Australian Local Government Association (WALGA), together with the Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety (LGIRS) and the WA Electoral Commission, will be hosting a Local Government Elections Candidate Information webinar on Monday 18 August 2025 commencing at 6.00pm.

 

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.

 

Those wanting to register for the webinar can do so via: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_B743aLcoQi-Roh2sJj6BJQ?utm_source=Governance&utm_campaign=2812d91be6-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2025_07_30_02_46&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-2812d91be6-211853825#/registration

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