The next ordinary election will be held on Saturday 18 October 2025.
The WAEC has appointed a Returning Officer, Paige Ryan, to oversee the election. The Returning Officer is responsible for candidate nominations, management of polling places and polling place staff, and supervising the election.
The Returning Officer's contact details are:
Email: LGro_Carnarvon@elections.wa.gov.au
Telephone: 0437 932 960
- Town Ward: 2 positions (4-year terms)
- Town Ward: 1 position (2-year term)
- Plantation Ward: 1 position (4-year term)
- Coral Bay Ward: 1 position (4-year term)
Yes, in the Council Chambers, Stuart St, Carnarvon WA 6701, from 8am - 6pm
No. Voting in a local government election is not compulsory in Western Australia, however we strongly encourage you to have your say on your representatives on Council.
No. Early or absent voting is not available for postal elections. If you are going to be away at the time of the election you need to get someone to forward your papers to you.
What if I didn't receive a postal voting package?
A replacement package can be issued if yours has been lost or destroyed. You should contact the Shire of Carnarvon on 9941 0000.
You are automatically enrolled to vote if you are on the State electoral roll. The roll closes at 5pm, Friday 22 August 2025. You can check your enrolment status on the WAEC website: Check Your Enrolment
Who is entitled to vote?
The roll for an election consists of:
- Carnarvon residents roll – this comprises individuals who live in the Shire of Carnarvon electorate and who are enrolled on the State Electoral Roll. Residents should direct enquiries about the Carnarvon residents roll to the Western Australian Electoral Commission on 13 63 06.
- Shire of Carnarvon non-resident owners and occupiers roll – this comprises individuals who own (but do not reside in) or occupy rateable property in the Shire and of individuals nominated by companies that own or occupy rateable property in the Shire. Non-resident owners and occupiers should contact the Shire on 9941 0000 with any enquiries about the Shire’s non-resident owner and occupier roll.
You can vote if you are on the Shire’s resident roll or owner/occupier roll if you are a non-resident in the Shire.
Further information on how to enrol to vote can be found at the Western Australian Electoral Commission website
Caretaker restrictions will apply from Thursday, 4 September at 4.00pm, until the declaration of results of the local government ordinary election, 18 October 2025.
Section 3.73 of the Local Government Act 1995 prohibits local governments from doing, or deciding to do, any ‘significant acts’ during a caretaker period.
Votes will be counted after 6pm on election day, at the Carnarvon Council Chambers, Stuart Street.
Election results will be announced as soon as the Western Australian Electoral Commission finalises the counting of votes.
To stand for election, you must:
- Be 18 years of age or older
- Be an elector of the Shire
- Be on the Australian Electoral Role
- Complete the mandatory candidate induction
The nomination period opens on Thursday 28 August and closes at 4pm on Thursday 4 September 2025. More information on how to nominate can be found here: Become an Elected Member