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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
Election Event |
Time |
Date |
Enrolments Close |
5.00pm |
21/08/24 |
Call for Nominations Open |
27/08/24 |
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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.Â
Votes must be received by 6.00pm on election day Thursday, 17 October 2024 to be counted.Â
In addition to posting your vote early you may hand deliver your postal voting papers to the following locations.Â
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.
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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)Â | 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.Â
If you have any questions, please contact the Governance team at the City of Karratha.
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External Election Information
Western Australian Electoral CommissionÂ
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
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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);
- Â Â by appointment anytime between Tuesday 27 August 2024 and 4.00pm Tuesday, September 2024; orÂ
- Â 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.
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. Â
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
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.
Election Public Notices
The 2024 Election Public Notices can be found below:
Local Government Extraordinary Election Close of Enrolments
Local Government Extraordinary Election Call for Nominations
Local Government Extraordinary Postal Election Election Notice | City of Karratha