2025 Local Government Elections Candidate Information Webinar

Published on Tuesday, 12 August 2025 at 10:56:43 AM

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 at 6.00pm on Monday, 18 August ahead of nominations opening on 28 August 2025.

The webinar is designed to support individuals considering nominating for Council, providing an overview of:

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

Interested members of the public can register to attend the webinar by clicking Register now

Alternatively, the Shire will hold a live screening of the webinar in the Council Chambers of the Shire's Administration Building for anyone interested - please register with the Shire by emailing council@jerramungup.wa.gov.au or call 9835 1022.

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.

The webinar will also be recorded by the organising bodies and when available a link will be provided on the Shire's website.

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