Local Government Elections

Local Government Elections are held every two years, on the third Saturday in October. Councillors are elected for four-year terms, with half of the Councillors terms concluding at each biennial election. Election results can be viewed on the Western Australian Electoral Commission website

The next Local Government Election will be held on Saturday 18 October 2025.

2025 Election Timeline

5.00pm Friday 22 August 2025 Roll closure
Thursday 28 August 2025 Candidate nominations open
4.00pm Thursday 4 September 2025 Nominations close
6.00pm Saturday 18 October 2025 close of poll

Returning Officer

Lizzy Doust has been appointed as the Returning Officer for the Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes.

Phone:                  0455 498 278