Elections

Local government elections are a vital part of Western Australia's democratic system.

The City of Karratha is required to conduct local government elections every two years. These are held on the third Saturday in October.

Members of Council, comprising a Mayor and 9 Councillors, are elected for four-year terms. Half of the Member’s terms conclude at each biennial election.

Recent legislative reforms to the Local Government Act 1995 will result in Council having a maximum of 9 elected member representatives by 2025 which includes the election of a popularly elected mayor by electors.

Extraordinary Election

The City of Karratha is holding an extraordinary election on October 17 to fill the vacant seat on Council.

Election Event	Time	Date
Enrolments Close	5.00pm	21/08/24
Call for Nominations Open		27/08/24
Close of Nominations	4.00pm	03/09/24
Election Day – Close of Poll	6.00pm	17/10/24

Voting in the 2024 Extraordinary Postal Election

Election packages will shortly be sent to all electors on the electoral roll. Only electors on the electoral roll are eligible to vote.

Votes must be received by 6.00pm on election day Thursday, 17 October 2024 to be counted.

In addition to posting your vote early you may hand deliver your postal voting papers to the following locations.

City of Karratha Administration Building, Lot 1083 Welcome Road, Karratha

Any business day prior to election day during office hours
On election day between 8.00am - 6.00pm

Dampier Library, 3 High Street, Dampier (closed 12.00-12.30pm daily)

14/10 - 16/10/24 between 9.00am – 4.00pm
On election day between 9.00am – 2.00pm

Wickham Library, Carse Street, Wickham (closed 12.00-12.30pm daily)

14/10 - 16/10/24 between 9.00am – 4.00pm
On election day between 9.00am – 2.00pm

Roebourne Library, 38 Roe Street, Roebourne

On election day between 10.00am – 2.00pm

If you don’t receive or misplace your postal voting papers, replacement packs can be obtained from the City of Karratha offices during the election period. Replacement packs will also be available from the locations during the times listed above on election day Thursday, 17 October 2024.

The count of votes will commence after 6.00pm on election day at the City of Karratha Council Chambers, Lot 1083 Welcome Road, Karratha.

Ward Representation

Representation	Expiring Term
Cr Pablo Miller (RESIGNED 2024)	2025
Cr Gillian Furlong	2025
Cr Daiva Gillam	2025
Cr Travis McNaught	2025
Cr Jo Waterstrom Muller	2025
Cr Kelly Nunn (DEPUTY MAYOR)	2025
Cr Daniel Scott (MAYOR)	2027
Cr Brenton Johannsen	2027
Cr Tony Simpson	2027
Cr Sarah Roots	2027

Enrol to Vote

If you are a resident of the City of Karratha you can enrol to vote, update your details online or download an enrolment form via the Western Australian Electoral Commission website or the Australian Electoral Commission website.

You can use the Enrolment Eligibility Claim form if you are an owner or occupier of land within the City but live in a different local government district. Please forward this form by email or post to the City as soon as possible to ensure that you are included on the roll for the next election.
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If your claim is accepted, you will be enrolled on the Owners and Occupiers Roll for the City of Karratha for a period of two ordinary election cycles. After the second election, you will need to re-enrol.

If you have any questions, please contact the Governance team at the City of Karratha.

External Election Information

Western Australian Electoral Commission
https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/elections/local

Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries
www.dlgsc.wa.gov.au/localgovernment/forcommunity/Pages/Council-Elections.aspx
Induction for prospective candidates
Local Government Reform

Western Australian Local Government Association
www.walga.asn.au

Key Election Dates

An extraordinary election is being held on 17 October 2024 to fill one vacant seat on Council. The term expiry is 18 October 2025.

Election Event	Time	Date
Enrolments Close	5.00pm	21/08/24
Call for Nominations Open		27/08/24
Close of Nominations	4.00pm	03/09/24
Election Day – Close of Poll	6.00pm	17/10/24

Nominating as a Candidate

If you are nominating as a candidate for the City’s 2024 Extraordinary Election you will need to:

Complete online Local Government Candidate Induction on the Department of Local Government’s website prior to nominating – Go to: Induction for prospective candidates | DLGSC
Complete a nomination form and construct your candidate profile using Nomination Builder – Go to: Local Government Candidates | Western Australian Electoral Commission (elections.wa.gov.au)
Lodge your nomination form, candidate profile and $100 nomination deposit with the Returning Officer Sharyn Morrow (0457 187 983);
- by appointment anytime between Tuesday 27 August 2024 and 4.00pm Tuesday, September 2024; or
- between 2.00pm and 4.00pm Tuesday, 3 September 2024 (close of nominations) at the City of Karratha offices, 1083 Welcome Road, KARRATHA.
Full details about eligibility and nomination procedures can be obtained by contacting the Returning Officer Sharyn Morrow on 0457 187 983 or the Western Australian Electoral Commission on 13 63 06.

Nominating to be a council member | DLGSC

Election Signage

The City supports advertising to raise voter awareness and to encourage a high level of participation in the election. The City has developed DR-08 Signs on Public Land Policy to guide how to apply for, and where electoral signage can be installed within the City of Karratha.

Any advertising in public places and thoroughfares requires a permit from the City of Karratha beforehand. All advertising material requires the name and address of printer.

Signage that does not have a permit, is considered a safety hazard or is installed in contravention of the policy will be removed by Ranger Services and will be available for collection by the candidate at the City of Karratha’s Operation Centre on Cowle Road in the Karratha Industrial Estate.

DR08_Signs_on_Public_Land_Policy.pdf

Application for Sign on Public Land

Election Nominees

Any nominations received by the Returning Officer during the nomination period will be uploaded to the City’s website as they are finalised by the Returning Officer.