Published on Monday, 4 August 2025 at 11:27:09 AM
2025 Local Government Elections
Candidate Information Webinar
WALGA, together with the Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety (DLGIRS) and the WA Electoral Commission (WAEC), will be hosting an Election Candidate Information Webinar ahead of the opening of nominations for the 2025 Local Government Elections.
📅 Monday, 18 August 2025
🕕 6:00pm
This informative session is designed to support individuals considering nomination by providing a clear overview of:
The following presenters will cover a range of topics, with the aim of preparing candidates for the electoral process and, if elected, life as an Elected Member:
Presenters:
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Hon. Hannah Beazley MLA – Minister for Local Government; Disability Services; Volunteering; Youth; Gascoyne
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Karen Chappel AM JP – President, WALGA
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Dennis O’Reilly – Acting WA Electoral Commissioner
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Phillip Richards – Manager Election Events, WAEC
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Erin Gauntlett – Deputy Director General, DLGIRS
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Tony Brown – Executive Director Member Services, WALGA
🎤 There will be an opportunity for participants to ask questions during the session or submit them via email afterwards.
📍Join Us at the Shire of Pingelly Council Chambers
Can’t view it at home? The Shire of Pingelly will be hosting the webinar live in the Council Chambers. Community members are encouraged to attend and watch together.
The webinar will be recorded and made available for access online.
For more information, please contact:
Felicity Morris – WALGA Manager Governance and Procurement
📧 fmorris@walga.asn.au | 📞 (08) 9213 2093
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