Campaign Urges Local Election Nominations
A new campaign will be launched to encourage Western Australians interested in shaping the future of their community to nominate for this year’s local government elections.
The promotional campaign to be launched next week by the Western Australian Government and the Western Australian Local Government Association (WALGA) raises awareness of the nomination process and promotes the benefits of increased diversity in local government representation.
The ‘You are the right material’ campaign encourages more diversity in nominations, including people from different ethnic backgrounds, ages, professions and gender to consider standing for council.
The campaign reminds people that local government is a vital level of democracy and councils provide important services that community members and businesses rely on every day.
Elected members have a range of responsibilities and are able to make positive changes for their community and residents in their local area.
To nominate in a local government election, the candidate must be an Australian citizen over 18 years of age, be a resident, property owner or occupier in their district, and have completed the mandatory local government candidate induction.
Nominations for candidates open on 28 August and close at 4pm on 4 September 2025.
The second phase of the campaign will encourage people to have their say by voting in local government elections, which will be held on Saturday, 18 October 2025.
For information on how to nominate visit https://www.dlgsc.wa.gov.au/local-government/local-government-news/localgovernment-news-article/2025/08/22/new-campaign-calls-for-local-government-election-nominations
As stated by Local Government Minister Hannah Beazley:
“Standing for council is a great way to step up and make a difference for your local community.
“Local governments make important decisions that shape our everyday lives, so it’s vital they reflect the diverse communities they serve.
“Council members with a range of backgrounds and life experiences bring different ideas and perspectives, helping them to better understand and respond to the needs of their residents.
“I would strongly encourage anyone who is passionate about their local community to consider nominating in this year’s local government elections.”
As stated by WALGA president Karen Chappel:
“As somebody who has served my community for more than 20 years, I encourage anyone who wants to make a difference to stand for nomination or ensure they vote in the upcoming local government elections.
“Being elected to represent your community is a privilege and with local government elections being held in October, we would like to see more community members, from all walks of life, interested in running for council.
“Elected members in local government have a critical role in representing and delivering for grassroots communities right across Western Australia.
“Your voice matters, and our community needs people who care deeply and are willing to contribute.”
https://www.wa.gov.au/government/media-statements/Cook Labor Government/New-campaign-calls-for-local-government-election-nominations–20250823