Elections

Local Government elections

Local government elections are held every two years, on the third Saturday in October. Council Members are elected to their positions for four-year terms and retire from office on a rotational basis, with half retiring every two years.

The next local government election will be held on Saturday, October 18, 2025.

We have appointed the Western Australian Electoral Commission (WAEC) to run our upcoming election as a postal election. The WAEC will appoint a Returning Officer to oversee the election, which will include taking candidate nominations and supervising the count on election night.  

The Returning Officer is Caitlyn Noonan. You can contact them on LGro_Swan@elections.wa.gov.au or 0486 037 390.

Information for electors

To be eligible to vote in the election, you must be enrolled on either the State electoral roll or the owners and occupiers roll for the City of Swan.
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Election signage

Election signage promotes a specific political candidate, party, referendum, or issue related to any federal, state, or local government election.

Quick guide for displaying election signage:

  • Public areas: candidates can place election signs in designated areas within thoroughfares or on council land, adhering to the Election Signs Policy.
  • Private property: candidates must obtain the property owner's consent and comply with the policy.
  • Safety: signage placement must not endanger motorists or pedestrians.

For detailed requirements, please refer to our Election Signage FAQs, the City's comprehensive Election Signs Policy, and Main Roads Guidelines for Roadside Election Signs.

Make a complaint about election signage

Appeal a decision about election signage

Owner occupiers role enrolment forms

The owners and occupiers roll (roll), is maintained by a local government’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The roll is required to include all people who have claimed a right to vote in the local government district under section 4.30 of the Local Government Act 1995 (LG Act).

As such, a person who is enrolled to vote in a State or Federal election outside a district or ward, but who owns or occupies a rateable property in a local government district or ward, may claim eligibility and be enrolled to vote in elections for that district or ward. However, there are additional requirements to be considered when assessing an enrolment claim, including requirements under the Local Government (Elections) Regulations 1997 (Election Regs).

Ngalak Maali Boodja Kaditj, Whadjuk Moort Noongar Boodjara, Baalap Kalyagool Noyyang, Boodja Kep Moort, Ngalak Kwabaduk Wirn, Kabarli Bworan Kora Kora, Yeyi Ngoongoolong.

The City of Swan acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of this region, the Whadjuk people of the Noongar Nation and their continuing connection to the land, waters and community. We pay our respects to Elders past and present, and their descendants.

Aboriginal artwork by Norlap Creative in partnership with Nerolie Bynder.

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