The next local government elections will be held on

Saturday 18 October 2025.  

Returning Officer

Felicity Mckenzie has been appointed as the Returning Officer for the Shire of Gnowangerup.

Felicity will be the key contact with the WAEC. 

Her contact information is:

 

Email:                   LGro_Gnowangerup@elections.wa.gov.au

Telephone:          0429 439 686

ELECTION RESULT

Election Result after close of nominations on 4 September 2025

Three nominations were received for the office of Councillor: Rebecca Kiddle, Rebecca O’Meehan, and Peter Callaghan, with four vacancies available.

As no further nominations were submitted, all three nominees will be elected unopposed on 18 October.

Close of Enrolment for the LG Election:

2025 Local Government Elections Candidate Information Webinar

 

WALGA, together with the Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety (LGIRS) and the WA Electoral Commission (WAEC), will be hosting a candidate information webinar ahead of nominations opening on 28 August.

 

The webinar will be held at 6:00pm on Monday, 18 August 2025.

 

This session is designed to support individuals considering nominating, providing an overview of:

  • Election processes
  • Responsibilities of Local Government and Council Members
  • Regulatory role of LGIRS

 The following presenters will cover a range of topics, with the aim of preparing candidates for the electoral process, and if elected, life as a Council Member:

  • Hon. Hannah Beazley MLA - Minister for Local Government; Disability Services; Volunteering; Youth; Gascoyne.
  • Karen Chappel AM JP, President, WALGA.
  • Dennis O’Reilly, Acting WA Electoral Commissioner & Phillip Richards, Manager of Election Events.
  • Erin Gauntlett - LGIRS Deputy Director General
  • Tony Brown, Executive Director Member Services, WALGA

 Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions during the session.

The webinar will be recorded and will be made available following the event.

The webinar will be live-streamed at the Council Chambers in the Shire's office, commencing at 6:00pm.
If you prefer to attend from home, please register using the following link:  Webinar Registration - Zoom

Call for Nominations:

Candidates Profiles: