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2017 State General ElectionElection Report

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CONTENTS

FOREWORD ...............................................3ELECTION SNAPSHOT ...............................42017 WA STATE GENERAL ELECTION TIMELINE ...................................................5ELECTORAL ENVIRONMENT .....................6

Electoral boundaries ......................................................... 6 Legislative changes ........................................................... 6

Early voting in person .................................................. 6 Technology assisted voting ....................................... 6

Direct enrolment ............................................................ 6 Scrutineers ....................................................................... 6

Above and below the line voting in the Upper House ................................................... 6

PARTICIPATION .........................................7 Voting ..................................................................................... 7

Enroment .............................................................................. 7 Party registration ................................................................ 7 Registered Political Parties at 2017 State General Election ...................................... 8

ELECTION PLANNING ..................................9 Project management methodology ............................ 9 Recruitment and training ................................................ 9Systems development ...................................................... 9

Ballot paper production .................................................10 Polling place allocation ..................................................10

VOTER AND CANDIDATE SERVICES .......11Strategy and service commitments ...........................11Voting options ...................................................................11People with disability ......................................................11Services to CaLD Electors ..............................................12Indigenous electors .........................................................13Younger electors ...............................................................13Call Centre ...........................................................................14Political Party and Candidate Liaison ........................14Media Liaison......................................................................14

THE ELECTION .........................................15Nominations .......................................................................15Political party representation .......................................16Legislative Council Voting Tickets ...............................17Ballot paper production .................................................18

Voting ....................................................................................19Postal voting .......................................................................19Early voting in person......................................................20Technology assisted voting ...........................................21

RESULTS .......................................................22Centralised Results Reporting...........................................22Election Night Results Transmission ...............................22Results Website ......................................................................22Legislative Assembly ............................................................23

Total Votes Counted ........................................................24Ballot Paper Formality ..........................................................24Legislative Council ................................................................24

POST ELECTION PROCEDURES ..................27Return of the Writ ...................................................................27Apparent non-voters and multiple voters ............................27Political finance .......................................................................27

Agents .................................................................................27 Party and candidate liaison ..........................................27Election-related disclosure ...........................................28 Annual disclosure ............................................................28Public funding ...................................................................28

Resource allocation ...............................................................28 Cost saving initiatives ...........................................................29

Staffing .......................................................................................29iVote funding ...........................................................................29

PERFORMANCE REVIEW .............................30Key performance indicators ...............................................30

FUTURE ISSUES ...........................................32



The conduct of any major electoral event is a significant logistical challenge and the 2017 State election was no different. Following the amendment of State enrolment laws, almost 200,000 more Western Australians were eligible to vote than in the 2013 State election. The relaxation of early voting requirements contributed to a 166% increase in early voting in person. The election was conducted on substantially altered electoral boundaries. New rules enabled electors with a disability or incapacity to vote online.

The funding allocation for the election was $18.5 million which, while the same as for the 2013 election, constituted a significant reduction in real terms when CPI increases and the increased number of enrolled electors are taken into account. Operating within the allocated budget was both a major challenge and a significant achievement.

Staff at the Western Australian Electoral Commission rose to the occasion in response to these challenges and can be justifiably proud of their efforts. It is particularly pleasing also to be able to report a reduction in the level of informal voting.

I would be remiss if I did not also acknowledge the efforts of everyone who worked out in the field, our Returning Officers and the more than 7,000 election officials who assisted in polling places and early voting centres to ensure that all Western Australians could have their say, and the cooperation of the many candidates and political parties who contested the election. I extend my sincere thanks to one and all.

This report should be read in conjunction with the companion report, 2017 Western Australian State General Election Results and Statistics, which provides a detailed breakdown of election results for both the Legislative Assembly and the Legislative Council.

David KerslakeElectoral CommissionerAugust 2017

FOREWORD

David Kerslake Electoral Commissioner



ELECTION SNAPSHOT

Polling places

752

Voters

1,593,222

Electoral officials

8,305

Individual elections

59 Districts 6 Regions

Candidates nominated for Legislative Assembly

415

Candidates nominated for Legislative Council

302



On 1 February 2017 the Governor of Western Australia issued the writs to proceed with elections for the Legislative Assembly and the Legislative Council. Election Day was set for Saturday 11 March. The full election timetable is set out below.

Issue of the writs Wednesday 1 February 2017

Nominations open Thursday 2 February 2017

Applications for postal votes open Thursday 2 February 2017

Close of party nominations Thursday 9 February 2017

Roll close Thursday 9 February 2017

Close of nominations Friday 10 February 2017 (12 pm)

Draw for ballot paper positions Friday 10 February 2017

Voting ticket lodgement Monday 13 February 2017 (12 pm)

Early voting commences Monday 20 February 2017

Postal voting commences Monday 20 February 2017

Mobile polling commences Saturday 25 February 2017

Scrutiny of early votes may commence Wednesday 8 March 2017 (8 am)

Postal vote applications close Wednesday 8 March 2017 (6 pm)

Early voting closes Friday 10 March 2017 (6 pm)

Polling day Saturday March 11 2017 (8 am–6 pm)

Close of receipt of postal votes Thursday 16 March 2017 (9 am)

FEBRUARY

MARCH

2017 WA STATE GENERAL ELECTION TIMELINE



There were significant changes in the electoral landscape compared with previous elections.

Electoral boundaries

In the lead up to the election the independent Electoral Distribution Commissioners altered the boundaries of all but eight of the State’s lower house districts, abolished the rural district of Eyre and formed a new district named Baldivis in the South Metropolitan Region. Maps of all electoral districts and regions appear in the 2017 Western Australian State General Election Results and Statistics, elections.wa.gov.au/elections/state/reports

Legislative changes

A range of electoral reforms enacted by the Western Australian Parliament in 2016 included:

Early voting in person

At past elections electors wishing to cast an early vote needed to declare that they belonged to one of a number of eligibility criteria specified in the Act. These eligibility requirements were abolished in 2016, giving all electors the right to vote early if they so wish.

Technology assisted voting

Technology assisted voting (predominantly using the Internet) was authorised for anyone with an incapacity or literacy limitation which would otherwise require them to seek assistance in filling out the ballot paper (and thus deny them a secret vote).

Direct enrolment

Where electors had not updated their address details or enrolled in the first place the Commission was authorised to do so on their behalf, using reliable data sources. This brought State enrolment rules into line with Federal requirements in place since 2012, substantially increasing the accuracy and completeness of the State roll.

Scrutineers

While endorsed candidates could still appoint their own scrutineers, they were also permitted to authorise their party to do so on their behalf. In practice, this enabled parties to nominate persons to scrutinise proceedings at the Commission’s central count facility on behalf of all of their endorsed candidates.

Above and below the line voting in the Upper House

The format of the Upper House ballot paper was changed (by regulation) from ‘side by side’ to ‘above and below the line’, a similar format to the Senate ballot paper.

ELECTORAL ENVIRONMENT



Voting

Expressed as a proportion of the number of enrolled electors, voter participation at the 2017 State election was 86.9%, a reduction compared with 2013 (89.21%). However, taking into account the almost 200,000 increase in the number of enrolled electors, the number of actual voters was higher: 1,384,500 compared with 1,184,432 in 2013.1

A total of 1,593,222 electors were enrolled as at the Close of Rolls on 9 February 2017, an increase of 12.8% compared with the 2013 State election. The increase was primarily attributable to the passage of direct enrolment legislation in 2016.

Effective participation is measured not only by the number of voters, but by the proportion of votes actually admitted to the count, that is, the proportion of formal votes. The Commission made a concerted effort to reverse the recent upward trend in informal voting, resulting in a decrease from 6% (2013) to 4.5% for the Legislative Assembly and a small decrease also for the Legislative Council.

A total of 2,288 electors with disability participated independently and cast their vote in secret using the Commission’s innovative internet voting system.

Enrolment

As at the close of rolls on 9 February 2017, a total of 1,593,222 electors were registered on the State electoral roll, a significant and very pleasing increase compared with the 1,412,533 electors eligible to vote at the 2013 election. The average number of electors was 27,813 for metropolitan Legislative Assembly districts and 24,830 for country districts, the largest number of electors in Swan Hills (32,573) and the smallest in North West Central (10,432).

Party registration

The following sixteen parties contested the 2017 election, nine more than at the previous general election. 2013. (Those marked with an * also contested the 2013 election.) A designated officer was responsible for ongoing liaison with political parties and the Electoral Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner met with officials from each party to brief them on relevant legislation and administrative arrangements.

1 Legislative Assembly

PARTICIPATION



Registered Political Parties at 2017 State General Election

Political Party Name Ballot Paper Abbreviation

Animal Justice Party

Australian Christians (WA)* Australian Christians

Australian Labor Party (Western Australian Branch)* WA Labor

Daylight Saving Party Daylight Saving Party

Family First Party WA* Family First

Fluoride Free WA Party FLUORIDE FREE WA

Julie Matheson for Western Australia Julie Matheson for Western Australia

Liberal Democratic Party Liberal Democrats

Micro Business Party Micro Business Party

National Party of Australia (WA) Inc* THE NATIONALS

Pauline Hanson’s One Nation Pauline Hanson’s One Nation

Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party (WA)* Shooters, Fishers and Farmers

Socialist Alliance WA Socialist Alliance

The Flux Party – WA Flux The System!

The Greens (WA) Inc* The Greens (WA)

The Liberal Party of Australia (Western Australian Division) Inc*

Liberal Party



Project management methodology

The Commission adopted project planning methodology as the basis for its election preparations, with 73 distinct election projects. All staff undertook a project management refresher course as well as risk management training. Every Commission officer was allocated at least one project, with progress monitored by the State Election Management Committee chaired by the Electoral Commissioner. A series of strategic workshops was held to plan and confirm election progress and an experienced election manager was contracted from outside the Commission to undertake an independent assessment of election readiness.

Recruitment and training

Returning Officers (RO) were appointed for each of the State’s 59 Legislative Assembly districts and six Legislative Council regions. All RO’s attended a one-day conference in November 2016, followed by a series of training workshops. Seven Returning Officer Liaison Officers were also appointed based on their vast electoral experience, to guide RO’s on the various facets of election management.

One of the Commission’s biggest planning exercises involved the employment of over 7000 officials to assist in polling places and early voting centres. Pivotal to a successful outcome on Election Day, training videos were prepared outlining voting and counting procedures. Through an Australia-wide collaboration of electoral bodies, enough equipment was available to ensure that videos loaded on tablets were available for viewing by electoral officials in every polling place. While this ‘on the job’ training is not ideal, it is the best that can be planned under the resource and time constraints we face.

Systems Development

It is customary in the lead up to any major electoral event to undertake a thorough review of all election management systems. Necessary changes were planned and completed well ahead of the election, with a follow up system test conducted in the week prior to the Election Day.

One of the Commission’s biggest challenges was the development of an internet voting system for eligible electors. With neither the time nor resources available to develop its own system, the Commission opted to use the New South Wales Electoral Commission’s iVote system successfully deployed at the last two general elections in that State. Even so, a range of modifications needed to be made to take account of Western Australian legislation and to render the system compatible with the Commission’s existing infrastructure. The enormity of the task in planning and preparing for internet voting, even for a smaller number of electors, should not be underestimated.

Returning Officer Conference – November 2016

ELECTION PLANNING



Ballot paper production

For this election the Commission adopted a new format, with the Legislative Assembly and Council ballot papers designed to be printed and distributed as conjoined papers separated by perforations, with electoral officials instructed to separate them at the point of issue. In addition to printing and distribution efficiencies, this format reduced the likelihood of electors being issued with incorrect ballot papers.

The Commission also developed revised procedures to enhance the security of ballot paper production, distribution and storage.

Polling place allocation

Utilising a Geographic Information System, proximity analysis for polling place selection was undertaken against mapped population, geographic and socio considerations such as growth, density, topography, boundaries and public amenities. This provided the WAEC with greatly enhanced strategic advice and guidance when determining polling place location, numbers and resource allocation, increasing value and efficiency provided to the community.

With the relaxation of eligibility criteria the Commission planned for a substantial increase in the level of early voting, consistent with recent trends in other jurisdictions. The total number of formal early votes cast in person − 214,242 (compared with 79,193 in 2013) − nevertheless exceeded the Commission’s expectations.

Understandably, political parties were keen to know the proposed locations of early voting centres as soon as possible to assist with matters such as the rostering of volunteers. Unfortunately, however, owners of premises deemed suitable are generally reluctant to enter agreements much in advance of the election, when the Commission is only seeking a lease for several weeks and a better offer might come along in the meantime. Printing of ballot papers



Strategy and service commitments

At recent elections the Commission has published a Strategy and Service Commitments Charter outlining our key service commitments and performance measures. The 2017 publication, updated to take account of legislative changes, can be viewed on the Commission’s website: elections.wa.gov.au/about-us/publications/strategy-and-service-commitments

Voting options

When all polling venues are added up (Election Day, early voting, special institutions and remote locations), the Commission made available over 1100 venues where Western Australians could cast their vote in-person.

Ordinary voting on Saturday 11 March was available at 752 polling places throughout the State, a marginal decrease compared with 2013. This included 5 drive-in polling places. In addition, 266 special institutions (mainly hospitals and nursing homes) and 72 remote polling locations were in operation.

The convenience of early voting for some electors was recognised in the decision to remove the legislative requirement for electors to provide a reason. Electors were entitled to vote early if that was their preference and could do so from Monday 20 February onwards, at any of 66 early voting centres within Western Australia, interstate and overseas.

Alternatively electors could opt to vote by post by submitting an application directly through the Commission’s website, or by obtaining a form from an Australia Post office. Some delays in processing applications occurred as a result of the practice by some political parties to include applications forms in the material they sent to electors, with the reply paid envelope

in some cases addressed to the party rather than the Commission. The resultant delay in on-forwarding received applications to the Commission may well have inconvenienced some electors. Those electors registered as General Early Voters were automatically sent ballot papers.

The Commission undertook mobile polling at 266 special institutions, such as hospitals, nursing homes, aged care facilities and retirement homes, providing electors with an opportunity to vote without having to leave the premises. Only electors eligible for mobile polling could use this service. Mobile polling is not intended to be used by staff of institutions who could otherwise vote at a polling place.

People with disability

In choosing polling locations every effort was made to maximise accessibility for people with mobility issues. This is never easy, available locations having varying levels of disability access. Nevertheless, the Commission has an overall policy of having at least one accessible polling location per district. Polling place staff are also available to take ballot papers out to electors’ cars and most polling places had reserved parking bays within close proximity of the polling place entrance.

Technology-assisted voting (online or telephone) was available for the first time for anyone who could not vote without assistance because they:

• have insufficient literacy skills;• are blind or sight impaired; or• are otherwise incapacitated.

Electors were required to register and declare their eligibility, with registration open for four weeks prior to polling day. They could self-register through the WAEC website or

VOTER AND CANDIDATE SERVICES



with operator assistance by calling the iVote Helpdesk. Once registered users could vote anytime between 8.00 a.m. 20 February (the same date that early voting commenced) and 6.00pm 11 March 2017. The online and telephone interfaces were created in consultation with disability groups and specialists to be responsive and simple to navigate, and were compatible with a range of screen reader software.

After an elector had submitted their vote, they could use the telephone verification service to confirm their vote had been captured correctly for inclusion in the count. Voting closed at 6.00pm Saturday 11 March.

Services to CaLD Electors

In the lead up to this election the Commission consulted widely with peak bodies and individuals representing various Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) elector groups on how their needs might be better serviced. A number of initiatives and service delivery changes were made as a result.

One such initiative was a trial program involving the engagement and training of over 30 Electoral Ambassadors from various ethnic and different language speaking communities to become an information resource within their community. Following attendance at paid training workshops, these Ambassadors were provided with a range of resource materials written in either ‘Easy English’ or 25 of the most commonly spoken languages in Western Australia. In addition, most of the program participants were also employed on Election Day as Electoral Information Officers at polling places that had a known concentration of electors from a particular language group or had previously recorded high levels of informality.

A booklet outlining in three easy steps the importance of enrolling and voting was mailed to households in areas with large CALD populations. Every polling place and early voting centre was also supplied with tablet devices loaded with multi-lingual voting instructions. These were used primarily by information officers and queue controllers. These initiatives contributed to a reduction in informality rate in districts with high CALD populations.

The Commission also advertised in ethnic media and through paid Facebook posts in the 26 most used languages in WA.

It’s your right and responsibility to vote in the WA State Election on March 11.

Your vote is your decision and will be kept secret. elections.wa.gov.au

It’s your responsibility.

POST ONE

WA Electoral Commission

Have your say in WA’s

future.

When you vote in the State Election, follow the instructions on the ballot paper and remember to use numbers.

A voting guide in 26 languages is available at polling places or online

Make your vote count.

POST THREE


Voting is as easy as 1 2 3

If you’re over 18 and an Australian citizen, it’s time to put your name down to vote in the State Election.

Enrol online before 6pm Thursday February 9 at elections.wa.gov.au/enrol

It’s time to enrol.

POST TWO


Don’t miss the vote.

Get ready to have your say because WA Election Day is on March 11 from 8am to 6pm.

Find your local polling place at elections.wa.gov.au

WA Election Day

POST FOUR


It’s almost time to vote.

Facebook posts in easy English



Indigenous electors

The Commission’s regional advertising also included a number of Indigenous radio stations.

Commission staff also worked in tandem with the Australian Electoral Commission’s Indigenous Electoral Participation Program to promote enrolment and voting in indigenous communities, with visits to communities timed for the lead up to the State election. Crocmedia radio designed a regional strategy to cut-through in regional and rural areas in WA and educate people living in these areas about the importance of voting.

The Commission also conducted remote polling service at 72 locations.

Younger electors

Electors aged between 18 and 30 have been prominent among the absentees at recent democratic elections not just in Australia but throughout the world. The Commission opted to undertake different advertising campaigns, one aimed at the overall population and one directed specifically to younger electors.

This two-pronged approach proved to be highly successful. One campaign set out to engage purposely with the youth vote on their terms in their environment, to debunk the myth that voting is no big deal. The Commission’s ‘Dark Lord’ advertising campaign specifically targeted this group. Given that younger audiences are light consumers of traditional media, greater emphasis was placed on cinema and social media advertising. In the months leading up to the election, popular regional drive-time radio programs such as Sportsday WA and Off the Bench WA were also used to deliver key messaging, enlisting AFL talent and other key role models to promote the importance of voting.

A selection of cinema, social media, TVC, website banner, mobile advertising



Call Centre

The State election call centre was commissioned to provide electors with advice and support on election matters and to assist people to participate fully in the election process. Stellar Asia Pacific was the business partner chosen to deliver this important service to electors. Voting and enrolment were the most common queries received by the call centre.

It commenced Wednesday 1 February 2017 and operated Monday to Friday 8.30 am – 5.00 pm until Thursday March 16 2017. Supplementary days of operation were provided Monday 6 March 2017, Labour Day public holiday; Saturday 11 March 2017, Polling Day; and Sunday 12 March 2017.

28,323 calls were received by the call centre which was 23% less than in 2013. The reduction in calls can be attributed to the call centre operating for a shorter operating period than in 2013, which in turn made allowance for electors increasingly sourcing information from the Commission’s website.

Political Party and Candidate Liaison

An information package was provided to all political parties registered in Western Australia, containing electoral boundary maps, outlining the nominations process and outlining requirements for financial disclosure and authorisation of election material. Briefing sessions were also conducted by Returning Officers at the close of nominations.

Media Liaison

An election media guide was produced to address questions commonly asked by journalists, as well as providing useful statistical information. The Electoral Commissioner was readily available for media interviews to promote awareness of different facets of the election.

Call Centre



Nominations

Nominations opened on 2 February 2017 and closed at 12 noon on 10 February 2017. For the Legislative Assembly nominations increased from 291 to 415, an average of seven candidates per district. Darling Range had the largest

number of nominations (10) and Vasse the smallest (4). The number of Legislative Council candidates was 302 (an average of 50 per region) compared with a total of 165 in 2013.

THE ELECTION

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At 29%, the proportion of female candidates was slightly lower than 2013 (33%).



Political party representation620 candidates represented 16 registered political parties at this election, compared to

387 candidates representing seven registered political parties at the 2013 election.

Party 2001 2005 2008 2013 2017

Number of political parties 7 14 10 7 16Animal Justice Party 14Australian Christians1 18 69 58 54 57Citizens Electoral Council 13 21 Community 1st 1 Daylight Saving Party (2008)2 5 Daylight Saving Party (current)2 12Democrats 50 12 Family First 44 45 28 15FLUORIDE FREE WA 12Flux The System! 24Forest Liberal 12 Fremantle Hospital Support Group 2 Julie Matheson for Western Australia 32Liberal Democrats 15Liberal Party 88 84 92 93 92Micro Business Party 60New Country Party 12 3 One Nation 69 58 6 Pauline Hanson’s One Nation 52Public Hospital Support Group 12 Shooters, Fishers and Farmers3 12 35Socialist Alliance 4The Greens (WA) 65 70 73 74 74THE NATIONALS 23 20 29 31 32WA Labor 90 90 93 95 90Independent 96 50 44 61 94No designated affiliation 26 11 3 8 3TOTALS 525 560 472 456 717

1 Party name was the Christian Democratic Party until the 2013 election.2 Although these two parties have the same party name, they are not the same party administratively.3 Party name was Shooters and Fishers prior to this 2017 election.

The average age of Legislative Assembly candidates was 48, the youngest being 18 years of age and the oldest 75. For the Legislative Council the average was 46, the youngest 18 and the oldest 81.

Political Party representation 2001–2017



CUKELA, NicholasIndependentLot 15300 Jakovich Road, ShackletonFarmerATAMAN, AtillaIndependent5 Grantham Place, CarlisleDriverSTUCKE, TaylaIndependent4 Hurst Place, Safety BayStudentGOULD, GrahameAustralian Christians88 Pine Courth, KununurraSpecialist ClerkYOUNG, JackyAustralian ChristiansSilent Address, FarmerDAWSON, StephenWA Labor3 Morrison Street, MaylandsMember of ParliamentMcGINN, KyleWA Labor18 Treetop Crescent, NickolUnion OrganiserFOSTER, PeterWA Labor323 Palm Street, Tom PriceLocal Government CouncillorMOUSLEY, ChristopherWA Labor2/52 Roberts Street, KalgoorlieSocial WorkerRAOUF, AbedIndependent112 A Fitzroy Road, RivervaleBuilderAMESZ, BillyIndependent406 South Terrace, South FremantleMusic TeacherMATHESON, SonyaJulie Matheson for Western Australia20 B Ethel Creek Street, NewmanMarketingCOSTANZO, PaulJulie Matheson for Western AustraliaSilent Address, Boiler/WelderSCOTT, Robin DavidPauline Hanson’s One Nation19 Lofoten Way, FerndaleElectrical ContractorKEATING, JustinPauline Hanson’s One NationSilent Address, GeophysicistVARLEY, Janine LeePauline Hanson’s One Nation3713 Gillingarra Road, GillingarraFinance OfficerCHAPPLE, RobinThe Greens (WA)5 Adcock Street, DerbyMember of ParliamentOLIVER, TimothyThe Greens (WA)103 Walcott Street, Mt LawleyElectorate OfficerHYDE, AngelaIndependent17 A Mars Street, CarlisleOffice ManagerGANDOSSINI, GregIndependent7 Pittersen Road, DarlingtonCompany DirectorHENRY, ArihiaIndependent24 Warren Road, NannupSmall Business OwnerFRANCIS, PeteIndependentSilent Address, Self EmployedBASTON, KenLiberal Party21 Mostyn Place, BroomeMember of ParliamentLEWIS, MarkLiberal Party138B Brompton Road, Wembley DownsMember of ParliamentPOUND, BarryLiberal Party89 Forrest Street, South PerthBusiness ProprietorWELLS, JasonLiberal Party32 McCarthy Street, SomervilleChiropractorBOYDELL, JacquiTHE NATIONALS1035 Robinson Street, KingsfordMember of ParliamentGRILLS, DaveTHE NATIONALSSilent Address, Member of ParliamentBROWN, GaryTHE NATIONALS72 Collins Street, PiccadillySelf EmployedJANES, JudiTHE NATIONALS81 D Comer Street, ComoPNP Research OfficerHATWELL, AdrianTHE NATIONALS131 a Athol Street, Port HedlandTelecommunications TechnicianFLEETON, TerryTHE NATIONALS92 Lyall Street, LamingtonMine Maintenance Superintendent

NEAVES, JaredLiberal Democrats4 Harley Terrace, Mosman ParkMiner, StudentVASEV, MarkoLiberal Democrats22 Lorraine Street, CarineStudent/SalesMADER, KeithIndependentWalling Rock Station, MenziesPastoralistNORMINGTON, RoyceIndependent29 Charles Street, KalgoorlieHeavy Duty Diesel MechanicROSE, IanFamily First15 Bunning Boulevard, East BunburyBoilermakerCUSTERS, BevFamily First9 Duignan Place, AustralindSecretaryOWEN, JulieIndependent2 Corella Road, DjugunEducatorRENTON, DarbyIndependent194 Burt Street, BoulderLiquor Store Owner ProspectorReturning Officer: Adrian MacDonaldMob: 0403 959 [email protected] METROPOLITAN REGIONSMITH, Raoul Kawusu ContehIndependent196 Hancock Street, DoubleviewPersonal TrainerCAREY, MichaelIndependent32 Baningan Avenue, SuccessMachine OperatorMacTIERNAN, AlannahWA Labor67 Harold Steet, Mt LawleySelf EmployedPRITCHARD, MartinWA Labor1 Curbur Road, DuncraigMember of ParliamentSHAY, KellyWA Labor280 Hale Road, WoodlandsBusiness DevelopmentBEAZLEY, HannahWA Labor28 Bartlett Street, WillageeDirector of Media and CommunicationsMcDONALD, LaineWA Labor55 West Parade, PerthMember of ParliamentNGUYEN, HughWA Labor20 Scido Rise, DarchLawyerBOMBAK, JohnPauline Hanson’s One NationSilent Address, Semi RetiredHAMILTON, IanPauline Hanson’s One Nation6 Mersin Drive, MindarieConsultantSHORT, Tye JamesDaylight Saving Party31 Raglan Road, Mt LawleyCafe ManagerKENNEDY, MichaelDaylight Saving Party45 St Kilda Road, RivervaleSales ManagerHENG, HenryFamily First84 Cowle Street, West PerthChairman & CEOCROLL, LesleyFamily First17 Silkwood Turn, ChurchlandsLecturerGOLAWSKI, JohnMicro Business Party30 Martin Avenue, NedlandsBusinessmanGOLAWSKI, MattMicro Business Party17 Bedford Avenue, SubiacoContracts AdministratorBENNINGTON, MariahMicro Business Party17 Bedford Avenue, SubiacoTeacherXAMON, AlisonThe Greens (WA)Silent Address, SolicitorJENKINSON, SamanthaThe Greens (WA)407 North Beach Road, KarrinyupSocial WorkerFATNOWNA, ZiggyThe Greens (WA)16 Axon Street, SubiacoStudentALBERT, AIndependentSilent Address, BBU Business OwnerNORTON, ClaireIndependent16 A Arthur Street, InglewoodStudentSMITH, StevenFLUORIDE FREE WA11 Coolbarro Lane, RedcliffeConsultantROBERTSON, ClarkFLUORIDE FREE WA63 Hamer Avenue, Wembley DownsStudent

COLLIER, PeterLiberal Party11 Darbon Crescent, SubiacoMember of ParliamentMISCHIN, MichaelLiberal PartySilent Address, Member of ParliamentSIBMA, TjornLiberal Party64 Lamond Street, Alfred CoveCorporate Affairs ProfessionalJACKSON, VictoriaLiberal Party7 Moir Street, PerthGovernment Relations ManagerBREWER, SandraLiberal Party30 Omaroo Terrace, City BeachMarketing ConsultantWALTON, TimLiberal Party43 Buntine Road, Wembley DownsDirectorVAN ROSS, JoshuaFlux The System!100 Flint Road, Glen ForrestCommercial Property MaintenanceMERRIMAN, OwenFlux The System!20 Stuart Street, Mosman ParkScience CommunicatorCHAKICH, NatashaAnimal Justice Party5/276 West Coast Highway, ScarboroughLawyerMcCASKER, ElizabethAnimal Justice Party6 Gabo Road, GreenmountEvents PlannerMURRAY, Brian RossLiberal Democrats7 Seagull Way, YangebupMarket ManagerOGILVIE, JohnLiberal Democrats17 Muston Grove, ChurchlandsStudentMATHESON, JulieJulie Matheson for Western Australia139 Coghlan Road, SubiacoCertified Financial PlannerBOXALL, JaneJulie Matheson for Western Australia25 Hardy Road, NedlandsTeacherRANDALL, DwightAustralian Christians7 Lacepede Drive, SorrentoMinister of ReligionFEARIS, NeilAustralian Christians5 Walter Street, ClaremontCompany DirectorBEDFORD, PaulShooters, Fishers and Farmers6 Cactus Link, ClarksonElectrical SuperintendantSTRIJK, DanielShooters, Fishers and Farmers23 Serpentine Gardens, ClarksonRefrigeration TechnicianTUCAK, MichaelIndependent44 Railway Street, CottesloeCreative Industries LawyerAMMON, DerekIndependentE501/70-72 Canning Beach Road, ApplecrossRetired GeologistRUZZI, JoeIndependent5 A Huckle Street, Tuart HillSelf EmployedReturning Officer: David L BrownMob: 0403 342 [email protected] METROPOLITAN REGIONWAINWRIGHT, SamSocialist Alliance21 A Jarvis Street, O’ConnorDisability Support WorkerHARLEY, PetrinaSocialist Alliance6 Kinbrace Way, LynwoodTeacherSCOTT, PhilipPauline Hanson’s One NationSilent Address, Self EmployedELDRIDGE, Richard JamesPauline Hanson’s One Nation279 Sydenham Street, BelmontReal Estate AgentANDREEVA, Ekaterina ViktorovnaPauline Hanson’s One Nation279 Sydenham Street, BelmontProperty ManagerBROWNBILL, AlexanderFlux The System!9/74 Frederick Road, Hamilton HillMortgage BrokerPOMEROY, KeithFlux The System!17 Millbrook Ave, BertramManagerTUCKER, WilsonDaylight Saving Party116 Vincent Street, North PerthSoftware Development ManagerALBERTI, PeitaDaylight Saving Party3 Hartfield Crescent, LeemingConsultantRUCKI, DerekFLUORIDE FREE WA3 Vagg Street, Bull CreekIT SupportTHAKRAR, NitaFLUORIDE FREE WA1 Fairhaven Terrace, HillarysRelationship Manager

TINLEY, CamMicro Business Party2 Roseberry Avenue, South PerthHighschool TeacherMIDDLETON, Andrew CharlesMicro Business Party71 Mabel Street, North PerthFinancial AdvisorDIBBEN, LenMicro Business Party14 Hepburn Way, BooragoonSurfboard ManufacturerCOTTERELL, RobertIndependent44 Meriwa Street, NedlandsAccountantCOTTERELL, MichelleIndependent44 Meriwa Street, NedlandsAccountantELLERY, SueWA Labor28 Hampshire Street, East Victoria ParkMember of ParliamentDOUST, KateWA Labor55 Sunbury Road, Victoria ParkMember of ParliamentYANG, PierreWA Labor17 Baker Court, LangfordLawyerMcMANUS, KellyWA Labor65 Gloucester Crescent, ShoalwaterElectorate OfficerBURROWS, VickyWA Labor104 Marine Terrace, FremantleDirector of Aboriginal Catholic MinistryRAFFERTY, DustinWA Labor9 Aurora Drive, AtwellLawyerMATARAZZO, VitoIndependent416 Charles Street, North PerthApp (Game) DeveloperORUC, YusufIndependentSilent Address, Self EmployedRAFFAELLI, PeterShooters, Fishers and Farmers45 Muriel Court, Cockburn CentralManagerHIGGS, WayneShooters, Fishers and Farmers160 Yindana Boulevard, LakelandsManager/RetiredBURDETT, BobAustralian Christians1 Liberton Place, MandurahRetiredBURDETT, CarmenAustralian Christians1 Liberton Place, MandurahPastoral CareSTONEHOUSE, AaronLiberal Democrats11 Warnbro Sound Avenue, WarnbroManagerSANGHERA, AngadjeetLiberal Democrats73/16 Midgegooroo Avenue, Cockburn CentralStudentMacLAREN, LynnThe Greens (WA)Unit 6/32 Henry Street, FremantleParliamentarianSTEELE-JOHN, JordonThe Greens (WA)16 Oak Way, BaldivisStudentDEHGHANI, NasrinThe Greens (WA)3 Petrel Close, WilsonTown PlannerFREEMAN, WilliamIndependent44 Joel Terrace, East PerthGeologistVARMA, DakshIndependent29/4 Delhi Street, West PerthEngineerADAMS, CarolIndependent141 Beauchamp Loop, WellardLocal Government CouncillorVERNON, KarenIndependent64 A Geddes Street, Victoria ParkLawyerBOLTON, Luke JonIndependent7/32 Sixth Avenue, MaylandsMarketing ManagerFORD, JonathanIndependent6 Staaten Street, Hammond ParkCEO, Moordity KoortLOVE, KatrinaAnimal Justice Party3 Powell Road, CoogeeCampaign ManagerJANSSEN, RamonaAnimal Justice Party30 Hollett Road, StonevilleArtist and Business OwnerSMITH, RickIndependent41 Glencairn Way, ParkwoodRetiredSNARY, AdrianIndependent4/48 Queens Crescent, Mt LawleyStudentLUOBIKIS, AndrewJulie Matheson for Western Australia16 Mardie Street, BeaconsfieldManager

WATSON, AngelaJulie Matheson for Western Australia21 Darnell Avenue, Mt PleasantDraftspersonGOIRAN, NickLiberal Party3 Ivy Place, ThornlieMember of ParliamentO’BRIEN, SimonLiberal Party6 Viola Court, ParkwoodMember of ParliamentEDMAN, PhilLiberal Party9 Richmond Avenue, ShoalwaterMember of ParliamentHOFMANN, MichelleLiberal Party3B Neville Street, BayswaterLawyerFINLAY, LorraineLiberal Party72 Pavilion Circle, The VinesAcademicPRANATA, DarylLiberal Party89 Welwyn Avenue, Salter PointPolicy AdvisorIRVINE, Nigel PeterFamily First10 Radiata Street, CoodanupIndustrial Relations ConsultantHENG, CaraFamily First84 Cowle Street, West PerthPsychologistJONES, LaonaIndependent29 Lynwood Avenue, LynwoodEx Electorate OfficerHESLINGTON, NormIndependent10 Robinson Road, WandiRetiredBROWN, FrankIndependent3 Anchor Place, Safety BayUnemployedLORRIMAR, Rosemary AnneIndependent305 Canning Highway, PalmyraRegistered NurseROMANO, TonyIndependent12 Chaucer Close, SpearwoodCommercial Real Estate AgentReturning Officer: Diane GearonMob: 0419 048 [email protected] WEST REGIONHALLETT, NigelShooters, Fishers and Farmers14 Picaroon Place, Port BouvardMember of ParliamentCARBONE, CraigShooters, Fishers and Farmers51 George Avenue, BrunswickManaging DirectorHULL, RayShooters, Fishers and Farmers107 Peel Road, West WaroonaContractorCASSON, JeffMicro Business Party14 Emerald Court, SingletonRetired FirefighterCHINNA, DevinderMicro Business Party19 Knaphill Heights, MirrabookaBusiness OwnerROSE, LindaFamily First15 Bunning Boulevard, East BunburySales ConsultantBOLT, DaveFamily First25 Koopin Place, QuedjinupSales ConsultantTALBOT, SallyWA Labor8/39 Brown Street, East PerthMember of ParliamentFARINA, AdeleWA LaborSilent Address, Member of ParliamentMONDY, JohnWA Labor2/13 Georgette Way, PrevellySelf EmployedWINMAR, BarryWA Labor9 Gawler Way, CalistaManagerSHORT, JessicaWA Labor4/124 Subiaco Road, SubiacoUnion OrganiserEVERS, DianeThe Greens (WA)58 Bindaree Road, CuthbertEnvironmental ManagerHARPER, HsienThe Greens (WA)35 Cole Street, ManjimupLocal Government OfficerSPAANDERMAN, GregAustralian Christians50 Allmore Drive, AlbanyBusiness OwnerDOWDELL, RachaelAustralian Christians43 Hotchin Street, South BunburyTeacherGLEESON, DaithíFlux The System!4/48 Queens Crescent, Mount LawleyConsultantBENTLEY, MarkFlux The System!Lot 75 East Nannup Road, NannupParent

THOMAS, SteveLiberal Party1292 Upper Capel Road, DonnybrookPolicy & Media AdvisorDe CAMPO, WadeLiberal Party113 De Campo Road, PembertonManaging DirectorMcSWEENEY, RobynLiberal Party17 Nelson Street, BridgetownMember of ParliamentNORMENT, TonyLiberal Party9 Kitcher Parade, MckailLecturerREID, HeatherLiberal Party28 Winthrop Avenue, College GroveHuman Resources ManagerMcLARTY, DouglasLiberal Party214 McLarty Road, MeelonFarmerPHELAN, StephenJulie Matheson for Western Australia4 Prospect Crescent, KalamundaBusiness ProprietorPHELAN, BlakeJulie Matheson for Western Australia139 Coghlan Road, SubiacoSmall Business OwnerHARTLEY, TimIndependent49 Portmarnock Drive, The VinesManaging DirectorPIERALDI, JulioIndependent12/172 Bagot Road, SubiacoCivil EngineerTINCKNELL, ColinPauline Hanson’s One NationSilent Address, DirectorBARTKOWSKI, CameronPauline Hanson’s One NationSilent Address, Security OfficerBUTLER, Sean MauricePauline Hanson’s One Nation14/27 Millpoint Road, South PerthProject ManagerSUTTON, AliciaAnimal Justice Party214 Hampton Road, BeaconsfieldMarine ScientistGOBBERT, EricAnimal Justice Party35 Etherington Avenue, SpearwoodBusiness Development & AccGREEN, HayleyFLUORIDE FREE WA20 Crake Street, AscotOffice AdministratorVUKOVICH, JohnFLUORIDE FREE WA2/6 Prince Philip Drive, South BunburyRetiredDYSON, NathanLiberal Democrats74/125 Wellington Street, East PerthRestaurant Supervisor/StudentCOLETTA, DamianLiberal Democrats365 Albert Street, BalcattaStudentTUCKER, BrettDaylight Saving Party1/183 Marmion Street, FremantleCorporate AdviserWILSON, JanetDaylight Saving Party8 Stanley Street, BunburyRetiredHOLT, ColinTHE NATIONALS31 Peet Street, HarveyMember of ParliamentKINGSTON, LouiseTHE NATIONALS125 Ralston Road, RingbarkSelf EmployedEATTS, BevanTHE NATIONALS9601 Jones Road, YanmahPrimary ProducerKENNAUGH, KylieTHE NATIONALS5103 Caves Road, CowaramupBookkeeperTHERN, EricIndependent2 Cowara Way, ByfordTechnical DirectorDe RUYCK, KatrinaIndependent2 Park Road, CrawleyStudentHIGGINS, JohnIndependent14 Belvedere Crescent, EatonUnemployedUCHWAL, ZyggiIndependent18 Ward Street, BunburyConsultantHAMMOND, KyleIndependent86 Eaton Drive, EatonFurnace OperatorReturning Officer: Michaela MillerMob: 0413 305 [email protected]

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HOST, KevinAustralian Christians7 Gullan Close NorandaPlumberWALKER, TonyWA Labor3/127 Cape Street Tuart HillTeacherDODD, MargaretPauline Hanson’s One NationSilent AddressCarerCULLITY, JudithThe Greens (WA)29 Coronation Street DoubleviewRetiredReturning Officer: Louise FoppoliMob: 0419 911 [email protected] of SOUTH PERTHST MARTIN, Jason BrettMicro Business Party10 B Baldwin Street ComoElectrical TrainerFRANCIS, MIndependentSilent AddressRetireeBROGAN, MarkThe Greens (WA)14 Market Street KensingtonHonorary AcademicMcGRATH, JohnLiberal Party13 Hazel Street ComoMember of ParliamentREID, FionaIndependent10 Bessell Avenue ComoManagerSTEINECK, Rosemary Frances CaponAustralian Christians17 Challenger Avenue ManningRetiredVOROS, MichaelWA Labor6/83 Gardner Street ComoLawyerReturning Officer: Peter ZaikosMob: 0467 801 [email protected] of SOUTHERN RIVERABETZ, PeterLiberal Party67 Froudist Circle Southern RiverMember of ParliamentHEALY, TerryWA LaborSilent AddressTeacherPIKOS-SALLIE, ToniThe Greens (WA)86 Hamelin Drive BallajuraDeputy Principal / Secondary TeacherSECKER, StevenIndependentSilent AddressRetired Commonwealth Public ServantFISHLOCK, David LLiberal Democrats63 Victoria Parade DonnybrookMobile Plant OperatorHARLEY, CraigIndependent40 Bradstocks Grove Southern RiverUnemployedSINGH, AmanMicro Business Party34 Haig Park Circle East PerthSmall BusinessSRIVASTAVA, AshJulie Matheson for Western Australia2 Sandown Road WillettonBusinessmanReturning Officer: Ken McIntoshMob: 0467 800 [email protected] of SWAN HILLSSHAW, JessicaWA Labor1510 Anketell Road Mt HelenaConsultantOLD, SandraPauline Hanson’s One Nation22 Farnborough Parkway The VinesHairdresserBHOWANIAH, DanushaJulie Matheson for Western Australia230 Dalmilling Drive EllenbrookLecturer/Trainer/Assessor Hospitality ManagementALBAN, FrankLiberal Party118 Terrace Road GuildfordMember of ParliamentSINGH, LuckyMicro Business Party9 Purnululu Road EllenbrookSmall Business OwnerWEBB, EvanThe Greens (WA)6 Periwinkle Road MullalooEnvironmental ScientistReturning Officer: Warren SouthwellMob: 0407 423 [email protected] of THORNLIECOALES, RobLiberal PartySilent AddressPolice OfficerBARAIOLO, SandyPauline Hanson’s One NationSilent AddressAnimal IndustryVAN DAM, AndrewFlux The System!86 Crandon Street GosnellsSenior Electronics TechnicianBENNETT, SibelMicro Business PartySilent AddressTeacher

HAMMOND, GaryShooters, Fishers and Farmers6 Barnard Place NorandaAccountantGOIRAN, MadeleineAustralian Christians7 Matthew Way ThornlieTeacherTALLENTIRE, ChrisWA Labor9 Debenham Street ThornlieMember of ParliamentMcALEESE, DonnaThe Greens (WA)49 Hume Road ThornlieRetiredReturning Officer: Linda ScottMob: 0467 802 [email protected] of VASSEO’CONNELL, LukeThe Greens (WA)18 Hudson Place West BusseltonMusicianMETTAM, LibbyLiberal Party9 Guy Crescent DunsboroughMember of ParliamentGORDON, PeterTHE NATIONALS10 Glen Eagles Grove West BusseltonBusiness OwnerHARTLEY, WesWA Labor19 Dorset Street West BusseltonRetired Minister of ReligionReturning Officer: Catherine SmallwoodMob: 0419 799 [email protected] of VICTORIA PARKSTAER, Mark RohanAustralian Christians61 Braibrise Road WilsonChristian Values EducationQUINN, RyanThe Greens (WA)21 Brandon Street South PerthStudentNOYE, JenniferMicro Business Party7 Hordern Street Victoria ParkReal Estate SalesWYATT, BenWA Labor68 A Geddes Street Victoria ParkMember of ParliamentJACOBS, JulianLiberal Party46 Frederick Street BelmontMining EngineerReturning Officer: Gladys DemissieMob: 0458 888 [email protected] of WANNEROOWILSON, MaxIndependent14 Glenfine Way CarramarAdvertising Sales ManagerTREACY, RobynThe Greens (WA)4 Korovin Drive AshbyMotherDARCY, Joseph LaurencePauline Hanson’s One Nation12 Leeway Drive Ocean ReefSemi Retired Company DirectorPASS, Linley AnneAustralian Christians81 Russell Road MadeleyRetiredROSENGRAVE, Peter WMicro Business Party83 Nankeen Circle TappingSmall Business OwnerMACPHERSON, GregJulie Matheson for Western Australia75 Olive Street SubiacoContract ManagerMILES, PaulLiberal Party23 Swansea Promenade MindarieMember of ParliamentWINTON, SabineWA Labor185 Gibbs Road NowergupTeacherReturning Officer: Brian McNamaraMob: 0407 447 [email protected] of WARNBROSCHOLZ, Alexander JPauline Hanson’s One NationSilent AddressBoat Builder and Managing DirectorMUSCEDERE, LukeLiberal Party6 / 208 Fisher Street CloverdaleFinancial Planning AssistantKINGSFORD, DeonneAustralian Christians29 Truarn Street MandurahRetired-HospitalityHUNTER, ThomasJulie Matheson for Western Australia14 B Canberra Close Port KennedyRetiredPAPALIA, PaulWA LaborSilent AddressMember of ParliamentCAIN, JillianThe Greens (WA)11 Wrasse Glade WarnbroRetail ManagerFIGGINS, SamanthaMicro Business Party35 Tiliqua Crescent WandiContract Manager - ConstructionReturning Officer: Martin RowlesMob: 0467 801 [email protected]

District of WARREN-BLACKWOODDEAS, MarcShooters, Fishers and Farmers1437 Cranbrook Road Boyup BrookFarmerREDMAN, TerryTHE NATIONALS1 Minsterly Road Ocean BeachMember of ParliamentMORONEY, GregPauline Hanson’s One NationSilent AddressBusiness OwnerHUNTLEY, AndrewThe Greens (WA)22 Blue Wren Lane DenmarkPower Systems ConsultantLITSON, HughWA Labor1 Smith Street BridgetownSmall Business OwnerWOODHOUSE, RossLiberal Party212 Patmore Road Warner GlenFarmerReturning Officer: Stephanie De VaneyMob: 0467 802 [email protected] of WEST SWANLAWRENCE, JamesJulie Matheson for Western Australia13 Lorikeet Street BallajuraBuilding and Pest InspectorMcMULLAN, BethThe Greens (WA)45 Burton Retreat StrattonHome DutiesMORAN, IsaacAustralian Christians247 Park Street BrabhamSelf EmployedHENDERSON, RodLiberal Party24 Filip Way West SwanBusiness DirectorSAFFIOTI, RitaWA Labor81 Swansea Street East Victoria ParkMember of ParliamentRUWOLDT, TrevorShooters, Fishers and Farmers31 Fineview Crescent CarramarManagerReturning Officer: Wayne HowellsMob: 0428 197 [email protected] of WILLAGEEMcGEORGE, FelicityThe Greens (WA)8 Annois Road Bibra LakeConservationistTINLEY, PeterWA LaborSilent AddressMember of ParliamentPOTTER, Paul JohnMicro Business Party53 Stirk Road Alfred CoveCEO, Training ManagerABRAHAM, CorinaSocialist Alliance5 The Summit YangebupDisability PensionerHOSKING, RobinAustralian Christians3/14 Sain Road CoogeeChaplain SupportAUBREY, RebeccaLiberal Party39 Findlay Road, LeemingSenior Contracts AdvisorReturning Officer: Vern McKayMob: 0400 853 [email protected]

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL REGIONSAGRICULTURAL REGIONWEST, DarrenWA Labor2469 Northam-Pithara Road, JennacubbineMember of ParliamentGRAHAM, LaurieWA Labor264 Beattie Road, WaggrakineSemi RetiredMARTIN, CarolWA Labor7 Abrolhos Close, GreenoughProject ManagerCLARKSON, Luke HuntWA Labor4 Lands Edge Close, Bluff PointInsurance ClerkYARRAN, MurrayFamily FirstBadjaling Aboriginal Community1 Badjaling Road, BadjalingSelf EmployedKNOLL, LeightonFamily First76 Charlton Road, LowdenFarmerFREER, LewisFlux The System!311 G Chapman Road, Bluff PointSales ConsultantTURNER, PeterFlux The System!8 Cook Street, KondininLabourerYOUNG, TrevorAustralian Christians595 Johnston Road, WestwoodFarmerHOLTEN, LesAustralian Christians5 Lawley Avenue, NorthamRetired TeacherMAZZA, RickShooters, Fishers and FarmersSilent Address, Member of Parliament WASTEELE, BevanShooters, Fishers and FarmersSilent Address, Self Employed

KENTISH, MalShooters, Fishers and Farmers7216 Southwest Highway, CoolupCompany DirectorALDRIDGE, MartinTHE NATIONALSSilent Address, Member of ParliamentDE GRUSSA, ColinTHE NATIONALS11 Cannes Parade, CastletownFarmerBALLARD, LeighTHE NATIONALS18 Havelock Street, NarroginBusiness OwnerBLOCK, FredTHE NATIONALS153 Gregory Street, BeachlandsCoordinator Community DevelopmentBLYTH, SteveTHE NATIONALS13 Marmion Street, KatanningNursery ManKENNEDY, DavidTHE NATIONALS38 Pearse Road, Port DenisonTourism OperatorRADFORD, VinceDaylight Saving Party80 Fairfield Street, Mt HawthornProject ManagerTUCKER, RobertDaylight Saving Party143 Waratah Avenue, DalkeithSelf EmployedJAMES, IanThe Greens (WA)3579 Dowerin-Meckering Road, CunderdinFarmerCOPELAND, DylanThe Greens (WA)423 Copeland Road, MukinbudinNatural Resource Management ConsultantCHOWN, JimLiberal Party36 Mooro Drive, ClaremontMember of ParliamentMARTIN, SteveLiberal Party370 Hughes Road, East WickepinFarmerELLIS, BrianLiberal Party10 Mallorca Avenue, HillarysMember of ParliamentWILKINS, ChrisLiberal Party459 Dinner Hill Road, BadgingarraAgricultural ConsultantMcFARLAND, AlanLiberal Party213 Round Drive, KatanningRetailerREID, Alexander JonathanIndependent414 Charles Street, North PerthSkip TracerMcMAHON, TimIndependent37 Kitchener Avenue, BayswaterSalesSTRAHAN, PhillipFLUORIDE FREE WA28 Nettle Terrace, MirrabookaHealth Shop ManagerPEARCE, GillianFLUORIDE FREE WA2 Walkington Avenue, Margaret RiverFood Business Owner/ManagerJENNINGS, DennisMicro Business PartyLot 11 Mellows Road, WanderingTaxi DriverCULUM, PetarMicro Business Party35 Linda Grove, GabbadahTurnerFLEETON, MurrayIndependent1/74 Clydesdale Street, ComoArea Manager - ElectricianAKKARI, PatrickIndependent9 Abdale Street, GwelupScientistCADDIES, RodPauline Hanson’s One Nation180 Oakover Road, Middle SwanRodeo PromoterMcKINLEY, CraigPauline Hanson’s One Nation187 Clive Street, KatanningBusiness OwnerMcKINLEY, EmmaPauline Hanson’s One Nation187 Clive Street, KatanningBusiness OwnerWHITTLE, ConnorLiberal Democrats29 Tuart Street, BunburyDraftsmanHATCH, StuartLiberal Democrats3 Viewway, NedlandsEngineerWILLIAMSON, Brent DIndependent4/70 Kent Street, RockinghamElectronics TechnicianPRINZ, MichaelIndependentSilent Address, Bakery, Pastry Chef, Business OwnerSPADA, NIndependent4/17 Bower Street, ScarboroughProcurement SpecialistDEMIR, SIndependent61 A McMillan Street, Victoria ParkHousewifeREED, David GaryIndependent50 Omdurman Street, WaginSales Manager

BUTTO, Lewis ChristianIndependent360 Horwood Road, Swan ViewStudentSWIFT, PeterJulie Matheson for Western AustraliaLot/1 Stanlys Drive, PindicupFarmer ContractorANDERSON, BruceJulie Matheson for Western Australia208 Second Street, WonthellaTruck DriverBARRETT-LENNARD, Graham FIndependentLot 7462 Great Southern Highway, BeverleyUnemployedHOUGH, FrankIndependent40 Lucraft Loop, Ledge PointBus ProprietorReturning Officer: Gary HarringtonMob: 0404 813 [email protected] METROPOLITAN REGIONZAKRZEWSKI, MichaelDaylight Saving Party25/80 Eighth Avenue, MaylandsAccountantBURKETT, RileyDaylight Saving Party36 Kintyre Crescent, FloreatBusiness AnalystLOTTERING, MIndependent223 Inthanoona Road, GidgegannupStudentPIENAAR, StefIndependent4 Stanmore Street, Shenton ParkIntegrated Operations SpecialistWHITE, KelvinMicro Business Party433 Grand Promenade, DianellaBusiness PersonGINBEY, WMicro Business Party16 a Glyde Street, South PerthInvestorFARAGHER, DonnaLiberal Party332 Crawford Road, InglewoodMember of ParliamentHAYDEN, AlyssaLiberal Party9 Channel Lane, AscotMember of ParliamentMORTON, HelenLiberal Party39 Patricia Road, KalamundaMember of ParliamentTAN, ChristopherLiberal Party283 Lord Street, BeechboroBusiness Development ConsultantGIANOLI, RaymondLiberal Party23 Helena Street, GuildfordCompany DirectorCOLLINS, JoannaLiberal PartySilent Address, Not-for-Profit DirectorDHU, ShawnIndependent16 Hesford Avenue, Mt PleasantConstruction Manager (Self-Employed)LANGE, BelindaIndependent16 Hesford Avenue, Mt PleasantHomemakerHAMILTON, NeilLiberal Democrats2/6 Margaret Street, MidlandLibrary TechnicianPHILLIPS, ToddLiberal Democrats60 Cinnabar Drive, EglintonAccountantWATT, JohnFLUORIDE FREE WA116 St Leonards Avenue, West LeedervilleBusiness AssociateMcGOWAN, TrevorFLUORIDE FREE WA71 Yates Road, Margaret RiverRetiredGEDDES, Simon DFamily First36 Watheroo Court, BallajuraAuthorFUHRMANN, SteveFamily First85 Burleigh Drive, AustralindDraftsmanCLIFFORD, TimThe Greens (WA)182 Lake Street, PerthJudicial Support OfficerNIELSEN-HARVEY, SarahThe Greens (WA)4 Strelley Place, South GuildfordStudentWALSH, RobynThe Greens (WA)40 Central Avenue, MaylandsChild Protection WorkerWILLIAMS, ChardayIndependent1 Excalibur Way, CarineIntegrated Operations SpecialistDEVLIN, BenIndependent1 Excalibur Way, CarineOperations Centre SupervisorSMITH, CharlesPauline Hanson’s One NationSilent Address, Security ContractorFERNANDEZ, ChrisPauline Hanson’s One NationSilent Address, Business

McINTOSH, LloydPauline Hanson’s One Nation56 Flecker Promenade, AveleyCourt Security OfficerGOODRICK, RussellJulie Matheson for Western Australia423 Guildford Road, BayswaterTelevision ProducerLAU, StephenJulie Matheson for Western AustraliaSilent Address, Relationships ManagerRAPHAELY, TaliaAnimal Justice Party21 Howes Crescent, DianellaUniversity LecturerARIELLI, NicoleAnimal Justice Party19 Dagmar Way, Swan ViewCommunity Engagement OfficerCLOHESY, AlannaWA Labor1/38 Kenilworth Street, MaylandsMember of ParliamentROWE, SamanthaWA Labor17 Lakewood Avenue, AscotMember of ParliamentSWINBOURN, MatthewWA Labor73 Stafford Road, KenwickIndustrial Officer & LawyerFRENCH, ThomasWA Labor2/19 Success Road, BassendeanElectricianWHEADON, ReeceWA Labor50 Selkirk Street, North PerthCraft Brewery OwnerCAYOUN, LaurenWA Labor29 Surrey Road, RivervaleElectorate OfficerPITARO, PaulShooters, Fishers and Farmers5/16 Hammond Road, Cockburn CentralFirearms DealerWELLSTEAD, MitchellShooters, Fishers and Farmers6/55 Kirkham Hill Terrace, MaylandsCroupierDENHAM, SteveShooters, Fishers and Farmers9 Baldwin Link, Piara WatersOperations ManagerHEWITT, JaymeIndependent4 Beaufortia Street, ForrestfieldStudentFORDE, NatashaIndependent4 Beaufortia Street, ForrestfieldFinance OfficerVAN BURGEL, JamieAustralian Christians7 Chateau Court, Mount RichonValuerGROENEWALD, MarykaAustralian Christians19 Axon Avenue, Victoria ParkDirectorREDFEARN, RobFlux The System!6 Okewood Place, MorleyDirectorTAYLOR, JimFlux The System!Silent Address, InterpreterCORNISH, Roger DIndependent9/57 Lisle Street, Mt ClaremontTeacher/ LecturerReturning Officer: Gavin CotterellMob: 0404 027 [email protected]

MINING AND PASTORAL REGIONPORTER, AnneFLUORIDE FREE WA99 William Street, CarnarvonRetired Biology TeacherBAUER, DavidFLUORIDE FREE WA943 North West Coastal Highway, KingsfordContractorROGERS, NatashaMicro Business PartySilent Address, General ManagerPATIL, PritamMicro Business Party46 Keslake Way, ParkwoodHead of OperationsCOLAGIURI, StefanShooters, Fishers and FarmersMungari Station, KalgoorlieManaging DirectorAYLMORE, ShaneShooters, Fishers and FarmersSilent Address, Primary Producer Pest ControlSMITH, KingsleyShooters, Fishers and Farmers29 Killington Crescent, BoulderAuto ElectricianSHANKS, KaiFlux The System!59 Lester Drive, ThornlieMechanical Fitter / ManagerTAAFFE, MelissaFlux The System!39 Yandal Crescent, BallajuraAccountantKLAJ, AmandaDaylight Saving Party51 Berwick Street, Victoria ParkProject Manager/ Business ConsultantDUFFY, Joel BrianDaylight Saving Party1/5 Delhi Street, West PerthAccountantFITZGERALD, PaulIndependentBali Station, CoolgardiePrimary Producer



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Legislative Council Voting Tickets

A voting ticket is a statement of a particular order of candidate preferences, provided by a party, group or candidate in a Legislative Council election. An elector may opt for a ticket vote, thereby voting in accordance with these preferences.

All groups and all but one candidate lodged a voting ticket in 2017, with a total of 126 voting ticket claims made across all six Legislative Council Regions. In 2017 over 95 per cent of electors cast a ticket vote.

A complete list of voting tickets for all regions was published in The West Australian and was made available on the Commission’s website.


Details of CandidatesDistrict of GERALDTONCONNOLLY, PaulThe Greens (WA)61 Gregory Street GeraldtonArchitectural DraftsmanBROWN, PaulTHE NATIONALS2 Wave Crest Circle Drummond CoveSmall Business OwnerCAUDWELL, DavidShooters, Fishers and Farmers6 Nichols Street BeresfordMarketing ConsultantBLAYNEY, IanLiberal Party20 Derna Parade WandinaMember of ParliamentDALTON, LaraWA Labor21 Conway Street BeachlandsLecturerMARTIN, WaynePauline Hanson’s One NationSilent AddressConsultantHALL, GregAustralian Christians4 Verbena Place GeraldtonRetiredTANTI, VictorIndependent135 Zodiac Lane GeraldtonRecreation OfficerReturning Officer: Michelle HarveyMob: 0467 801 [email protected] of GIRRAWHEENQUIRK, MargaretWA LaborSilent AddressMember of ParliamentSINGH, SahajMicro Business Party407 A Acton Avenue KewdaleSelf EmployedSHAH, MushfiqThe Greens (WA)322 B Main Street BalcattaStudentPHILLIPS, DavidAustralian Christians256 Erindale Road HamersleyRetiredNGUYEN, Che TamFamily First21/2 Russell Avenue North PerthSmall Business OwnerROACH, RaymondShooters, Fishers and Farmers18 Lyons Road WaroonaOperatorKRCOSKI, DameLiberal Party40 Old Trafford Avenue MadeleyCommunity Radio Station ManagerReturning Officer: Lincoln CampbellMob: 0467 801 [email protected] of HILLARYSKATSAMBANIS, PeterLiberal Party18 Ellesmere Heights HillarysMember of ParliamentJOHNSON, RobIndependent20 Vaucluse Place KallarooMember of ParliamentRITCHIE, TeresaWA Labor155 Woodvale Drive WoodvaleStrata ManagerLLOYD, LouahnaThe Greens (WA)20 Amy Loop CraigieManagement ConsultantROBINSON, ElisabeteAustralian Christians12 Brockman Court DuncraigSelf EmployedReturning Officer: Leonie VeitchMob: 0467 803 [email protected] of JANDAKOTMUBARAKAI, YazWA Labor8 Monroe Turn SuccessBusiness OwnerGOBBERT, FrancescaAnimal Justice Party35 Etherington Avenue SpearwoodFinance & Insurance BrokerSPYKER, WarnarAustralian Christians50 Castlewood Parkway Southern RiverLawyerFRANCIS, JoeLiberal PartySilent AddressMember of ParliamentCOX, DorindaThe Greens (WA)14 Harwood Close Canning ValeSelf EmployedMURPHY, John ManfredPauline Hanson’s One Nation22 Cabarita Road ArmadaleRetiredSAMRA, SatMicro Business Party3 Atkinson Gardens LeemingTaxi OperatorReturning Officer: Michelle BinghamMob: 0467 805 [email protected] of JOONDALUPNORBERGER, JanLiberal Party40 Mallina Circuit CarramarMember of ParliamentHART, NicholasFamily First52/48 Mount Street West PerthTelecom EngineerHOST, RexAustralian ChristiansSilent AddressElectrician

WEBB, LisaThe Greens (WA)6 Periwinkle Road MullalooLibrarianMARTIN, PeterMicro Business Party6 Invicta Place GwelupBusiness ManagerHAMILTON, EmilyWA Labor51 Wedgewood Drive EdgewaterElectorate OfficerMALLOY, AaronJulie Matheson for Western Australia28 Rowley Place MariginiupEntertainerBRIGHTMAN, BrianIndependent16 Kazan Close JoondalupEducational ConsultantReturning Officer: Noel McAuliffeMob: 0467 803 [email protected] of KALAMUNDAHUGHES, MatthewWA Labor4 Old Tower Court DarlingtonSchool PrincipalMILES, Lee-AnneThe Greens (WA)35 Watsonia Road Gooseberry HillBusiness OwnerBOWYER, MurrayJulie Matheson for Western Australia161 Ridge Hill Road Gooseberry HillWorkshop ManagerCOLYVAS, EvazeliaMicro Business Party12 Conto Avenue DianellaAccountantDAY, JohnLiberal Party4 Yelverton Drive WoodbridgeMember of ParliamentWILLIAMS, Brady JohnAustralian Christians20 Bridgwood Road LesmurdieChristian Values EducationGOULD, RayPauline Hanson’s One Nation28 Bowman Street BullsbrookPensionerReturning Officer: Pam McCormickMob: 0416 118 [email protected] of KALGOORLIEO’DONNELL, KyranLiberal Party59 A Forrest Street KalgoorlieRetired Police OfficerCROOK, TonyTHE NATIONALS122 Aslett Drive KarlkurlaConsultantBOLTON, RichardPauline Hanson’s One Nation33 Victoria Street KalgoorlieDirector - Self EmployedSPURLING, JacquelineThe Greens (WA)141 Wittenoom Street BoulderAboriginal Language TeacherLUCAS, MikeShooters, Fishers and Farmers34 Gimlet Street Ora BandaProspectorFORSTER, DarrenWA Labor4 Gordon Street MullingarProgram ManagerERWIN, JamesFlux The System!54 Foreshore Drive SingletonEmergency Response OfficerReturning Officer: Ken RogersMob: 0403 947 [email protected] of KIMBERLEYJONES, KaiIndependent5 Kestrel Place BroomeICT ProfessionalCHAPMAN, GrahamIndependent25 Tomarito Crescent BroomeStorepersonALBREY, RyanFlux The System!26 Cosson Way High WycombeUniversity Tutor/StudentVAUGHAN, LizThe Greens (WA)6 Clementson Street BroomeDeckhand / GuideWRIGHT, Keith DavidPauline Hanson’s One NationLot 102 Bull Run Road KununurraTour and Charter OperatorGREATOREX, WarrenLiberal Party78 Loch Street DerbyCEOFARRER, JosieWA Labor11 A Welman Road Halls CreekMember of ParliamentHOUSTON, RobTHE NATIONALS3 B Edgar Court Cable BeachLawyerReturning Officer: Garry WaldronMob: 0429 911 [email protected] of KINGSLEYMcNAIR, JohnJulie Matheson for Western Australia64 Dutton Crescent HamersleyGardenerSTALTARI, DominicMicro Business Party251 Odin Drive StirlingRetiredMITCHELL, AndreaLiberal PartySilent AddressMember of Parliament

BURNSIDE, Gilbert GraemeAustralian Christians6 Cupar Place GreenwoodEngineerWARD, MatthewThe Greens (WA)37/15-19 Carr Street West PerthElectrician / StudentSTOJKOVSKI, JessicaWA Labor10 Mahogany Court WoodvaleProject PlannerReturning Officer: Steve MaccoraMob: 0449 979 [email protected] of KWINANACOOK, RogerWA Labor2 Lymington Lane WellardMember of ParliamentTALBOT, BiancaLiberal Party14/3 Powell Court OreliaPersonal Trainer / Student

TAYLOR, TimPauline Hanson’s One NationSilent AddressSales ManagerMOREL, Eleanor CharmaineAustralian Christians4 Cicada Court HuntingdaleBeautician / StudentFREEMAN, JodyThe Greens (WA)43/10 Pimlico Crescent WellardRetail District ManagerHYDE, JoshuaMicro Business Party35 Tiliqua Crescent WandiManaging DirectorReturning Officer: Tim BerrymanMob: 0467 801 [email protected] of MANDURAHCARRIE-WILSON, SebFlux The System!202 A Marmion Street PalmyraEngineerROWLANDS, LynneLiberal Party46 Ravendale Drive Dudley ParkBusiness Owner / Registered NurseSHAW, DougPauline Hanson’s One Nation10/37 Dolphin Quay MandurahSelf EmployedBATSIOUDIS, PaulMicro Business Party18 Alfa Place BalcattaDelivery DriverTURNER, JasonTHE NATIONALS10 Logue Court WalkawayAccountantTEMPLEMAN, DavidWA Labor167 Pleasant Grove Circle FalconMember of ParliamentMOFFAT, JodieThe Greens (WA)79 Perseus Road Silver SandsLawyerReturning Officer: Tracey FordMob: 0418 696 [email protected] of MAYLANDSSMITH, GregJulie Matheson for Western Australia16 Rose Avenue BayswaterTown PlannerPERKS, CarolineThe Greens (WA)16/29 Hill Street PerthSenior Sustainability OfficerBAKER, LisaWA LaborSilent AddressMember of ParliamentFENSOME, BennyMicro Business Party33/80 Eighth Avenue MaylandsTaxi OwnerKLEYN, MattAustralian Christians17 Valentine Road KelmscottConstruction ManagerMADDEN, AmandaLiberal Party16 Farr Avenue North PerthDean of Student ServicesReturning Officer: Andrew WilsonMob: 0467 804 [email protected] of MIDLANDPARASILITI, DanielLiberal Party473 A Canning Highway MelvillePhysiotherapistBILTOFT, JohnMicro Business Party1 Teale Court GwelupBusiness ProprietorROBERTS, MichelleWA Labor23 Old Belvidere Promenade East PerthMember of ParliamentD’ANGELO, TonyPauline Hanson’s One Nation55 Barrett Street Herne HillContractorBIGGS, MatthewThe Greens (WA)24 Ford Street WoodbridgeCustomer AssistantPASSMORE, TrentShooters, Fishers and Farmers2/58 Coode Street South PerthLawyerROSS, GregJulie Matheson for Western Australia11 Esther Street Eden HillRoad Train OperatorReturning Officer: Adrian MalkovicMob: 0422 323 [email protected]

District of MIRRABOOKAMUBARAK, KimIndependent30A Mundford Street North BeachPolitician / Activist / AdvocateCHEN, LilyLiberal Party51 Kingsway NedlandsLawyerIGBOKWE, Chukwudumebi SydneyAustralian Christians3/15 Friar Road ArmadalePetroleum EngineerDOOBREE, SareetaMicro Business Party5 Alhambra Parkway LandsdaleAccountantFREEMAN, JanineWA LaborSilent AddressMember of ParliamentISMAIL, RafeifThe Greens (WA)213 Patricia Street CavershamStudentLUKE, Matueny MarialIndependent43 Torquata Drive MirrabookaCEOReturning Officer: Tony ThompsonMob: 0419 355 [email protected] of MOOREPORTER, WesAustralian Christians5214 Dandaragan Road DandaraganFarmer/Music TeacherKELLY, James JosephPauline Hanson’s One Nation3713 Gillingarra Road GillingarraFarmerWILLIAMSON, RossShooters, Fishers and FarmersSilent AddressLawyerLEAM, PeterThe Greens (WA)Lot 10 Sims Road Bakers HillIndustrial TrainerSLYNS, DarrenLiberal PartySilent AddressPolice OfficerLOVE, ShaneTHE NATIONALS2166 Watheroo Road BadgingarraMember of ParliamentNORTON, BarniWA Labor4 Bottlebrush Place BindoonSelf EmployedReturning Officer: Robert DewTel: 9620 [email protected] of MORLEYRICCIARDI, Anne-MarieThe Greens (WA)47 Milne Street BayswaterStudentBOKSMATI, NasimMicro Business Party17 Avocado Drive DianellaMedical DoctorBRITZA, IanLiberal PartySilent AddressMember of ParliamentHOST, LoisAustralian Christians7 Gullan Close NorandaHousewifeSANDERSON, Amber-JadeWA Labor41B Malba Crescent DianellaMember of ParliamentLONGO, PaulShooters, Fishers and Farmers51 Corella Street StirlingCommercial Property ManagerReturning Officer: Jim PetrovskiMob: 0467 801 [email protected] of MOUNT LAWLEYVAN BURGEL, JanelleAustralian Christians7 Chateau Court Mount RichonHousewifeSUTHERLAND, MichaelLiberal Party4 Bunya Street NorandaMember of ParliamentROBERTS, MattThe Greens (WA)Unit 2/592 William Street Mt LawleySessional TutorREVIAN, KandiAnimal Justice Party3 Areca Close MunsterBusiness OwnerFARSALAS, AlexandraMicro Business Party101 Boulton Street DianellaHomemakerMILLMAN, SimonWA Labor14 Park Road Mt LawleyLawyerReturning Officer: Eric NoyensMob: 0487 778 [email protected] of MURRAY-WELLINGTONRADLEY, DanielFlux The System!43 Wickling Drive BeckenhamParcel Post OfficerBURWOOD, CallumThe Greens (WA)26 Kambany Approach DalyellupForester / FirefighterGILLETT, PaulTHE NATIONALS484 Clifton Road BrunswickPrimary ProducerCOWPER, MurrayLiberal Party2039 Lakes Road North DandalupMember of Parliament

CLARKE, RobynWA Labor8 Comet Street SingletonHealth Partner SpecialistMcCALL, MarkShooters, Fishers and Farmers13 Oro Road DwellingupSheet Metal WorkerSLATER, RossPauline Hanson’s One Nation38 Vickery Crescent BunburySelf EmployedReturning Officer: Kathy GecanMob: 0467 801 [email protected] of NEDLANDSSHAW, ChristopherAustralian Christians505/9 Heirrison Way Victoria ParkYouth MentorTAYLOR, PennyWA Labor2 Waylen Road Shenton ParkBusiness OwnerGINBEY, KeithMicro Business Party39 Pinedale Street East Victoria ParkDriverMANGANO, AndrewJulie Matheson for Western Australia51 Minora Road DalkeithProfessional EngineerGROSSO, DanielThe Greens (WA)87 Winthrop Avenue NedlandsMining EngineerMARMION, BillLiberal PartySilent AddressMember of ParliamentReturning Officer: Kelly DansieMob: 0467 802 [email protected] of NORTH WEST CENTRALHILL, ShaneWA Labor11 Gregory Road GreenoughCEOCATANIA, VinceTHE NATIONALS31 Richards Street BrockmanMember of ParliamentSORENSEN, DanePauline Hanson’s One Nation35 Bisdee Road MillendonMining Exploration ContractorGREEN, CarolThe Greens (WA)1124 Warrina Place Tom PriceUnemployedDAVIES, SandyIndependent1 Somerset Place Cape BurneyConsultantWESTCOTT, JuleeLiberal Party55 Cleaver Street CarnarvonCEOHOOPER, AngelaMicro Business Party302 Middleton Road AlbanyBusiness ManagerD’CUNHA, AdrianFlux The System!18 Winyama Road BayntonAccountantReturning Officer: Brian RobartsonMob: 0467 800 [email protected] of PERTHCAREY, JohnWA Labor213 Brisbane Street PerthCommunity AdvocateBALLINGALL, BenFlux The System!416 Charles Street North PerthStudent / BartenderHANSON, MattAnimal Justice Party18 Monceau Meander LandsdaleMusician, Music TeacherMILLIGAN, HannahThe Greens (WA)Silent AddressLawyerMOLYNEUX, IanJulie Matheson for Western AustraliaLot 29/796 Balingup-Nannup Road SouthamptonArchitectHYDE, ArchieMicro Business Party38/175 Hay Street East PerthCEOLIM, Ken IvanAustralian Christians41 B Shakespeare Street Mount HawthornEngineerEVANGEL, EleniLiberal Party11 Byron Street LeedervilleMember of ParliamentReturning Officer: Nikki MencshelyiMob: 0467 800 [email protected] of PILBARAALCHIN, MarkLiberal Party15 Bates Avenue NewmanHSE SuperintendentWHITE-HARTIG, FionaShooters, Fishers and FarmersSilent AddressConsultantMICHEL, KevinWA Labor25 Lady Douglas Way Pegs CreekBusiness OwnerGRYLLS, BrendonTHE NATIONALS27 Haldane Crescent BayntonMember of Parliament

McKENNA, BrentThe Greens (WA)11 Sholl Street RoebourneStudentARCHIBALD, DavidPauline Hanson’s One NationSilent AddressGeologist and AuthorDUNN, Mark AFlux The System!22A Brearley Mews HillarysLaser & Massage TherapistHOOPER, Davyd CameronMicro Business Party302 Middleton Road AlbanyBusiness OwnerReturning Officer: Tony SoteriouMob: 0437 286 [email protected] of RIVERTONREGNARD, SusanAustralian Christians94 Tudor Avenue RivertonTeacherBOSWELL, MarionWA Labor14 Vere Parkway Canning ValeTeacherPASHA, ZeeshanMicro Business Party8 Asil Lane Southern RiverBusiness OwnerWAUGH, GavinJulie Matheson for Western Australia19 Maquire Way Bull CreekRetiredKERR, ThorThe Greens (WA)38 Rivermoor Loop RivertonLecturerNAHAN, MikeLiberal Party25 Spotted Gum Way WillettonMember of ParliamentCHANG, Tshung-HuiPauline Hanson’s One Nation6/1 Stirling Street South PerthSelf EmployedReturning Officer: Shaun MajorMob: 0425 631 [email protected] of ROCKINGHAMBAUMANN, WendyLiberal Party69 Goongarrie Drive WaikikiCommercial ManagerMUMME, JamesThe Greens (WA)36 Gloucester Avenue ShoalwaterRetiredOMALLEY, JamesPauline Hanson’s One NationSilent AddressIT / Computer RepairsBUCHANAN, CraigIndependent3 Plymouth Way WaikikiCommunity Relations ManagerSTONEHOUSE, SylviaAustralian ChristiansSilent AddressCommunity ArtistCHARLES, MarkMicro Business Party18 Watterton Place Hamilton HillIndustrial OrganiserMcGOWAN, MarkWA LaborSilent AddressMember of ParliamentReturning Officer: Norman JohnsonMob: 0467 800 [email protected] of ROEJACOBS, GrahamLiberal Party141 Dempster Street EsperanceMember of ParliamentSTACEY, PeterShooters, Fishers and Farmers42 Peel Road West WaroonaFarmerFELS, TonyLoc 12224 Lower Blackwood Road QualeupRetired Member of ParliamentZACKLOVA, EketerinaPauline Hanson’s One NationSilent AddressTeacherRUNDLE, PeterTHE NATIONALS185 Grant Road CarrolupFarmerMCINNES, SimoneThe Greens (WA)Silent AddressArchitect and Energy AsssessorWILLIS, BradleyWA Labor75 Dijon Street KatanningWelderKELLY, CathieAustralian Christians622 Hollands Track Farm NewdegateFarmerReturning Officer: Andrew CousinsMob: 0427 717 [email protected] of SCARBOROUGHHARVEY, LizaLiberal Party13A Auborough Street DoubleviewMember of ParliamentBAILEY, DanMicro Business Party14 Honeymyrtle Turn StirlingManager, Electrical ContractorPYNT, StevenJulie Matheson for Western Australia32 Longford Road BeaconsfieldSolicitor

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As required by section 86 (2b) of the Act, the names and other printed particulars (registered party names or ‘Independent’, address and occupation) of nominated candidates are shown in the schedule which follows. If there are any questions about the information presented, please contact the respective Returning Officers at their telephone numbers shown below or the Western Australian Electoral Commission on 13 63 06.

Contact details for candidates, if supplied for public release, are available for viewing or download from www.elections.wa.gov.au

David Kerslake Electoral Commissioner



LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY District of ALBANYRASTRICK, DavidThe Greens (WA)4 Coombes Road KronkupMusician ‘t HART, IanAustralian Christians21 Leonora Street AlbanyTeacherSUTTON, RobertTHE NATIONALS426 Moorialup Road NapierSelf EmployedWATSON, PeterWA LaborUnit 1/7 Finlay Street AlbanyMember of ParliamentSTOCKS, GregLiberal Party20A McKenzie Street Middleton BeachSelf Employed Company DirectorGRIFFITHS, AnthonyPauline Hanson’s One Nation31252 South Coast Highway JerramungupFarmerReturning Officer: Sally ThomasMob: 0437 611 [email protected] of ARMADALEBUTI, TonyWA Labor11 Rushton Terrace Mt NasuraMember of ParliamentJEFFERY, WendyLiberal Party55 Walters Road ByfordSelf EmployedFLAHERTY, EdwardMicro Business Party10 Diamond Way HarrisdaleConsultantNAIDU, NitashaAustralian Christians3/15 Friar Road ArmadaleLawyerPYLE, AnthonyThe Greens (WA)5 Redheart Way Seville GroveSupport WorkerHUYNH, CameronIndependent46 Teal Brooke Circle Seville GroveStudentReturning Officer: Neil WhiteleyMob: 0410 546 [email protected] of BALCATTAMcENCROE, Keith JohnAustralian Christians1/6 Kinsella Street JoondannaPart-Time Taxi DriverHATTON, ChrisLiberal Party12 St Joseph Close StirlingMember of ParliamentTAIT, RichardLiberal Democrats43 A Boronia Avenue NedlandsAquatic Service OfficerMICHAEL, DavidWA Labor102 Lawley Street Tuart HillLocal Government CouncillorNASTESKI, MileMicro Business Party13 Belthorn Terrace MirrabookaSole TraderHARVEY, NicoleThe Greens (WA)214 A McDonald Street JoondannaMedical Education WriterReturning Officer: Garry DuijckersMob: 0418 912 [email protected] of BALDIVISGEORGE, MalcolmLiberal Party3 Ell Place CooloongupDriverSUMMERS, KathIndependentSilent AddressHigh School Teacher, Writer, Law Student, ArtistFEGEBANK, ChristineThe Greens (WA)6 Carbine Corner BaldivisMedical ReceptionistWHITFIELD, MattIndependent85 Huxtable Terrace BaldivisCity CouncillorZURAKOWSKI, John CarlPauline Hanson’s One Nation12 Gratwick Terrace MurdochStudentWHITBY, ReeceWA LaborSilent AddressJournalistHOLMES, YvetteAustralian Christians4 Hoskin Way BaldivisTeacherMAKKAR, Prabhpreet SinghMicro Business Party16 Snowflake Approach BaldivisSmall Business OperatorHAMERSLEY, CraigIndependent10 Jesmond Street Safety BayElectricianReturning Officer: Vesna HarrisonMob: 0467 801 [email protected]

District of BASSENDEANMARTIN, GraemeMicro Business Party39 Crawshaw Crescent ManningSmall BusinessmanSETH, JimLiberal Party43 Paperbark Way MorleyDirectorKELLY, DaveWA Labor26 B Armada Street BayswaterMember of ParliamentMEWHOR, Paul WilliamAustralian Christians10 Orange Place BeechboroLogistics CoordinatorQUINTON, SarahThe Greens (WA)23 Deakin Street BassendeanMedia AdviserReturning Officer: Mark DucksburyMob: 0419 975 [email protected] of BATEMANNALDER, DeanLiberal Party5 Ullapool Road ApplecrossMember of ParliamentHUGGINS, DonAustralian Christians49 A McLean Street MelvilleFinance & Admin Manager / Executive OfficerMASIH, JonathanMicro Business Party18 Kelly Street CloverdaleTaxi DriverMEYERS, MichellePauline Hanson’s One NationSilent AddressWriterFITZGERALD, TomasWA Labor28 B Zenobia Street PalmyraAcademicARNOLD, AdrianJulie Matheson for Western Australia27 Weston Way KardinyaTheatre Venue ManagerWILMOT, AdieThe Greens (WA)4 Leonard Place Bull CreekStudentReturning Officer: Kevin RussellMob: 0467 800 [email protected] of BELMONTROWE, CassieWA Labor7 Ruan Place KewdaleFinancial PlannerGODFREY, GlenysLiberal Party11 Morgan Road RedcliffeMember of ParliamentANDERSON, BrigitAnimal Justice Party71 Kitchener Avenue Victoria ParkTraining DeveloperFRASER, SueAustralian Christians24/152 Great Eastern Highway AscotTeacherSOBOH, MiralMicro Business Party207/2 Oldfield Street BurswoodAdmitted LawyerKHADKA, BhuwanThe Greens (WA)32 Dixon Avenue KewdaleDisability Support WorkerMITCHELL, JuliePauline Hanson’s One NationSilent AddressSelf Employed - Horse TrainerBLEVIN, IanShooters, Fishers and Farmers487 Lowlands Road MardellaEngineering ManagerReturning Officer: Barry SheltonMob: 0403 342 [email protected] of BICTONDICKMANN, LouiseThe Greens (WA)46 Gibson Street BeaconsfieldArtistO’MALLEY, LisaWA Labor73 B Tamar Street PalmyraBusiness OwnerKORFANTY, RichardMicro Business Party6 Harvey Crescent KardinyaSoftware DeveloperKEPERT, SteveIndependent3/35 Harris Street BictonBusiness ConsultantSAPORITA, ColleenAnimal Justice Party317 B Preston Point Road AttadaleIT Project ManagerWARDELL-JOHNSON, StephenAustralian Christians6 Canna Way ArdrossUtilities OperatorTAYLOR, MattLiberal Party18 Bradbury Way SamsonMember of ParliamentReturning Officer: Julie SmithMob: 0467 804 [email protected]

District of BUNBURYMORISON, IanLiberal Party41 Stockley Road BunburyLawyerBROWN, Samuel JewellPauline Hanson’s One Nation3 Mari Court BunburyOffshore Rigger / ScaffolderSHANNON, Anthony GFlux The System!41/42 The Crescent MidlandI.T. ProfessionalBALDOCK, MichaelThe Greens (WA)9 Rainbird Place DunsboroughStructural EngineerDEL POPOLO, AldoMicro Business Party3/32 Ledgar Road BalcattaSmall BusinessmanHAYWARD, JamesTHE NATIONALS11 Haydock Street BunburyBusiness OwnerPUNCH, DonWA Labor30 West Coast Drive BinningupBusiness OwnerMASTERS, BernieShooters, Fishers and Farmers5 Sea Breeze Court Peppermint Grove BeachGeologistReturning Officer: Kevan WatersMob: 0417 948 [email protected] of BURNS BEACHMADDOX, CarlJulie Matheson for Western Australia55 Hampshire Drive Quinns RocksProject ManagerJACOB, AlbertLiberal Party93 Delgado Parade IlukaMember of ParliamentCULUM-BUZAK, SandyMicro Business Party3 Nolan Crescent GwelupFinancial ControllerFOLKARD, MarkWA Labor11 Newry Street FloreatPolice OfficerCROUS, Rudolph JohannesAustralian Christians5 Marco Polo Mews CurrambineEngineerCOOPER, MarkThe Greens (WA)12 A Ellara Court Alexander HeightsResearch Assistant & Postgrad StudentDRENNAN, JoyFamily First6 B The Eyrie WillettonTeacherReturning Officer: Lisa WilkinsonMob: 0467 802 [email protected] of BUTLERVAN NIEKERK, JanShooters, Fishers and Farmers39 Backshall Place WannerooBusinessSOMMER, OlaMicro Business Party6 Sporing Way HillarysContract AdministratorQUIGLEY, JohnWA LaborSilent AddressMember of ParliamentAITKEN, LindaLiberal Party39 Beenong Street WannerooClinical NurseJOUBERT, Ryno FrederickAustralian Christians9 Makassar Way ClarksonAccountantHODDINOTT, SusanPauline Hanson’s One NationSilent AddressPolitical CandidateSMITH, RonJulie Matheson for Western Australia8 Palm Corner Quinns RocksSelf EmployedWEBSTER, TomThe Greens (WA)18 Mettam Street TriggBuilderReturning Officer: Amber CooperMob: 0421 110 [email protected] of CANNINGTONJACOBS, JesseLiberal Party20 Gianatti Ramble East CanningtonInterpreterTHOMPSON, ElliotThe Greens (WA)37 A Coolgardie Street St JamesCroupierSMITH, GaryAustralian Christians3 Middleton Way Bull CreekTransfer OfficerVIRK, Mohsin78 A Henry Street East CanningtonSecurityRIHANI, ZenaMicro Business Party25 Grover Way MedinaAdmitted Lawyer

JOHNSTON, BillWA Labor55 Sunbury Road Victoria ParkMember of ParliamentBEZUIDENHOUT, RozanePauline Hanson’s One NationSilent AddressProject ManagerReturning Officer: Cornel ScheiblingMob: 0417 903 [email protected] of CARINETSIRIGOTIS, AthanMicro Business Party6 Lehmans Mews GwelupBusiness ProprietorPOPHAM, TerryPauline Hanson’s One NationSilent AddressOperations ManagerALMOND, AnnetteJulie Matheson for Western Australia21 Rosette Close CraigieCompany DirectorKRSTICEVIC, TonyLiberal Party44 Coatelan Drive StirlingMember of ParliamentREEVES-HENNESSEY, NadineThe Greens (WA)7 Prefect Place DuncraigManagerOWENS, AndrewWA Labor47 Dutton Crescent HamersleyTutorMORAN, RayAustralian Christians13 A Sholl Avenue North BeachSelf EmployedReturning Officer: Martin BrownMob: 0467 802 [email protected] of CENTRAL WHEATBELTREID, ShaunPauline Hanson’s One Nation14 McGill Street KewdaleContractorDAVIES, MiaTHE NATIONALS38 Newcastle Road NorthamMember of ParliamentPEASE, DennisAustralian Christians114 Hennessey Road BenjabberingFarmerGOM, EstelleIndependent28 McLennan Street QuairadingSole TraderTEMPLEMAN, GaryWA Labor25 B Piesse Street WyalkatchemMarket ResellerCRABTREE, BillLiberal Party21 Brixton Street BeckenhamAgronomist FarmerFOOTE, AudreyThe Greens (WA)16 Walston Street TamminStudentREYNDERS, DiffShooters, Fishers and Farmers63 Bedford Street CunderdinFarmerReturning Officer: Martin MorrisMob: 0427 097 [email protected] of CHURCHLANDSL’ESTRANGE, SeanLiberal Party21 Catesby Street City BeachMember of ParliamentBIVOLTSIS, JimIndependent7 Red Wattle Place ChurchlandsFinancial AdvisorPHILLIPS, PaulAustralian Christians29 Chartwell Bend HockingCivil ConstructionGURAK, JoannaThe Greens (WA)23D Rawlins Street GlendaloughRegistered NurseGARBER, JackJulie Matheson for Western Australia36 A Pola Street DianellaLaw StudentGILL, DaljeetMicro Business Party17A Simper Street WembleyMortgage BrokerLILBURNE, PaulWA Labor4 Tobin Hill ClarksonTeacherReturning Officer: Julieen DungeyMob: 0467 801 [email protected] of COCKBURNRAJA-YOGAM, LavinLiberal Party38 Ponderosa Loop Canning ValeManagement ConsultantROOSE, EdwardAustralian Christians13 Huntress Avenue North CoogeeBUSINESS OWNERPORTELLI, SteveIndependent5 Blossom Chase Aubin GroveNew Homes & Design Consultant

LOGAN, FranWA Labor10 Alexandra Avenue ClaremontMember of ParliamentMcHUGH, ConnorMicro Business Party23 Pelican Ramble YangebupHeavy Duty MechanicSTANFIELD, ErinnFlux The System!101/12 Junction Boulevard Cockburn CentralIT TeacherHEWITT, ShannonThe Greens (WA)1 B Ives Street Hamilton HillEnergy AdvisorReturning Officer: Jeff ClarkMob: 0467 802 [email protected] of COLLIE-PRESTONHYLAND, DonIndependentSilent AddressIndustrial Paramedic / InvestigatorTAYLER, GordonThe Greens (WA)6 A Julia Drive South BunburyMusic TeacherWARNOCK, MoniqueTHE NATIONALS60 Forrest Street East BunburyCommunications ConsultantHARVERSON, ElysiaLiberal Party28 Wallsend Street CollieSelf EmployedTHOMAS, ClintonShooters, Fishers and Farmers3 Kilkenny Circle WaterfordBranch Organiser CWUMURRAY, MickWA Labor2 Laurie Street CollieMember of ParliamentSCIBILIA, LouieIndependentRural lot 1451 Boyup Brook Road LowdenSelf Employed/FarmerMILLER, DavidPauline Hanson’s One NationSilent AddressElectricianReturning Officer: Wayne WebsterMob: 0400 535 [email protected] of COTTESLOELANCEE, AlidaIndependent553 South West Highway ByfordMedical PractitionerPOPPAS, NicoleMicro Business Party2 Fantome Road CraigieCEO - Small Business OwnerBOLAND, GregThe Greens (WA)2 B Sydney Street CottesloeLawyerBARNETT, ColinLiberal Party19 Wilson Street ClaremontMember of ParliamentMALOV, DmitryIndependent4 Violet Street Mosman ParkChartered AccountantGROENEWALD, RiaanAustralian Christians19 Axon Avenue Victoria ParkDraftsmanWATSON, Michael6 Mayfair Street Mt ClaremontDoctorCOLLINS, CaitlinWA Labor48 Margaret Street CottesloeTeacherReturning Officer: Jayne MaloneMob: 0467 804 [email protected] of DARLING RANGEBALLINGER, CraigMicro Business Party141 Salmon Bark Road SerpentineManaging DirectorBOSKAMP, IwanThe Greens (WA)36 Stevens Road BedfordaleManaging DirectorOSTLE, Stuart WShooters, Fishers and Farmers95 Bruns Drive Darling DownsReal Estate RepresentativeURBAN, BarryWA Labor20 Darwinia Court JarrahdaleLocal Government CouncillorFROUMIS, Manamal MIndependentSilent AddressRetiredBRUNING, DerekAustralian Christians58 Paterson Street MundijongElectrical SupervisorMCCOULL, Jake AdkinsLiberal Democrats62 Hurd Road BullsbrookPhotographerPOLGAR, SharonPauline Hanson’s One NationSilent AddressCarer

SIMPSON, TonyLiberal PartySilent AddressMember of ParliamentBARKER, ChrisFlux The System!15 Robinson Road DarlingtonBusiness OwnerReturning Officer: Ralph SmithMob: 0467 804 [email protected] of DAWESVILLESCHUMACHER, DaveIndependent12 Pinnace Court Halls HeadCity CouncillorKIRKUP, ZakLiberal PartySilent AddressManagerWOODAGE, AdamWA Labor4 Ribbon Rise DawesvilleElectricianSHAVE, LawrencePauline Hanson’s One NationSilent AddressMinister of ReligionSPENCE, LiamFlux The System!4 Clayton Street East FremantleStudentBLUNDELL-CAMDEN, AeronThe Greens (WA)12 C Chisholm Way BalgaStudentPILKINGTON, LukeTHE NATIONALS53 Hillman Street Spencer ParkFarmerSVILICIC, AlanMicro Business Party20 Alexandra Street RockinghamEngineerMcCARTHY, RussellShooters, Fishers and Farmers19 Bouvard Drive BouvardSmall Business ProprietorReturning Officer: Ron O’ConnorMob: 0467 800 [email protected] of FORRESTFIELDJAGO, AshleyAnimal Justice Party62 Berberis Way ForrestfieldCampaign Manager and Personal TrainerPRICE, StephenWA Labor55 Capstone Way MarangarooUnion OfficialCROOK, BrettAustralian Christians806 Welshpool Road East Wattle GroveMobile Plant Operator - Earth MovingMORTON, NathanLiberal Party62 Orangedale Road LesmurdieMember of ParliamentSHAHALAM, MMicro Business Party90 A Morrison Street RedcliffeSmall Business OwnerBENNETT, JennyPauline Hanson’s One NationSilent AddressManager Client ServicesMARSHALL, EugeneThe Greens (WA)56 Lalor Road KenwickPiano TeacherReturning Officer: Jeff SollissMob: 0408 912 [email protected] of FREMANTLEvan der LINDE, GabrielleAustralian Christians8/88 Hampton Road FremantleConstruction PlannerJENKINS, ChrisSocialist Alliance129 A Hampton Road South FremantleNurseSHENTON, HaydenLiberal Party5 / 27 Kishorn Road ApplecrossSales ConsultantKNAPP, JanetiaJulie Matheson for Western AustraliaUnit 3 9 Lesueur Pass BeeliarHome DutiesSPENCER, MartinThe Greens (WA)74 Fortescue Street East FremantleStrategic Urban PlannerAYRE, AndrewMicro Business Party254 Carrington Street HiltonBusiness OwnerDUFFY, WarrenPauline Hanson’s One NationSilent AddressFencing ContractorMcGURK, SimoneWA Labor37 Wray Avenue FremantleMember of ParliamentReturning Officer: Callum WebsterMob: 0404 345 [email protected]

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2017 Legislative Council Voting Ticket Lodgement by Region and Percentage of Ticket Voting

Region Registered Political Parties

Groups Ungrouped Candidates

Total for Region

% Ticket Votes Cast by Electors

East Metropolitan 14 4 1 19 95.44%

North Metropolitan 14 2 3 19 94.62%

South Metropolitan 15 5 5 25 96.10%

Agricultural 14 5 2 21 95.34%

Mining & Pastoral 14 6 2 22 96.34%

South West 15 2 3 20 95.54%

Totals 86 24 16 126

Complete list of voting tickets for all regions was published in The West Australian



Ballot paper production

The Commission produced 3,651,250 ballot papers for this election. As all ballot papers were conjoined (on the same sheet but separated by a perforation) for this election there was an equal number of ballot papers produced for the Assembly and Council.

Changes to ballot paper regulations allowed this to occur as the Council ballot paper is now a similar landscape design to that used for the Senate in Federal elections.

The conjoined ballot papers meant that each Assembly and Council was on the same sheet meaning that ballot papers could not be issued for districts without the correct matching region. To further reduce the possibility of incorrect ballot papers being issued, all ballot papers were colour-coded by region. Six distinctive colours were chosen to differentiate each of the metropolitan and country regions.

Legislation removing the need for electors to provide a reason to cast an early vote meant that any elector could cast a vote at any early location in the three-week period prior to Election Day. While the overall estimates in relation to the anticipated increase were close to the mark at a State-wide level, the significant challenge was to identify where those people were going to vote to make sure that there were enough ballot papers at those locations. As with past elections, a number of locations needed additional papers as it became clearer where voters from particular districts were voting. However, with the significant increase in early voting the extent of those transfers was magnified.

Similarly, with changes to electoral boundaries occurring after every election, there was an expectation that there would be an increase in electors casting absent votes where they chose to continue to vote at the same location as last election, albeit that it was now in a different district. In a significant number of locations on Election Day the number of electors crossing boundaries to vote at other polling places was greater than expected and additional ballot papers needed to be delivered to those locations during the day.

Overall, the total number of ballot papers produced was high enough to service the number of electors, the challenge was the distribution of those ballot papers across locations. Ensuring more ballot papers are issued for various districts in quantities anticipated to meet local needs for early and absent voting will be a focus for the next election.

Conjoined ballot papers separated by perforations



Voting

A total of 1,384,500 electors voted in the election, 87% of those registered on the electoral roll. Although this was a decrease compared with 2013 (89.2%), the actual number of participants was greater as a result of a more complete electoral roll with the introduction of direct enrolment.

Among younger electors, 87.9% of 18−19 year olds voted, but the rate fell away for 20−24 (79.65%) and 25−29 (77.75%) year olds, reflecting the continued challenge of getting younger electors to remain engaged with the electoral and political system.

The overall rate of informal voting was higher for the Legislative Assembly, at 4.5%, compared with the much lower rate of 2.7% for the Legislative Council. This is a reflection of the differences in voting systems, with electors required to cast preferences for all candidates on Legislative Assembly ballot papers, whereas for the Legislative Council the vast majority of electors opt to mark a single box ‘above the line’.

The highest rate of informal voting for the Legislative Assembly was in Mirrabooka at 8.54%, related to the high level of ethnic diversity in that district, but this was still a pleasing reduction compared with 2013. The Commission’s elector awareness strategies will continue to focus on areas that have high proportions of residents who are not proficient in English.

Postal voting

A total of 111,761 postal votes received were admitted to the count, compared with 74,493 in 2013. Even when allowance is made for growth in the overall number of electors, this was a substantial increase.

One of the influencing factors was the increased postal vote activity by political parties. The Commission continues to be concerned about the level of confusion when electors receive unsolicited postal vote application forms through the mail. It may not be clear that an accompanying reply paid envelope is in fact addressed to a political party rather than the Commission. The two step delivery process can also delay the forwarding of ballot material to the electors concerned.

Prior to the election the Electoral Commissioner wrote to all political parties reminding them of their statutory obligation to forward any applications immediately, but unfortunately delays still occurred, resulting in numerous calls to the Commission’s Call Centre from electors whose applications we had yet to receive. While involvement by political parties in this way is lawful it can inconvenience some electors, especially if they need to vote by a particular date because, for example, they are soon to embark on overseas travel.



Early voting in person

There was a 166% increase in early voting in person at this election, partly as a result of the removal of legislative eligibility requirements and also reflecting modern lifestyles and employment patterns.

The increase in the number of early voting centres to cater for this increase, although beneficial to electors, did place an added strain on the resources of candidates and political parties, especially smaller parties and independent candidates with limited numbers of volunteers.

In some instances property owners would only make their premises available for early voting on the proviso that party workers were not present and therefore would not interfere with the flow of other customers. To assist parties in this regard, the Commission agreed to set up tables inside voting centres where how to vote material could be left, but it was incumbent on parties to deliver their material to each centre. In future the Commission proposes to accept delivery of campaign material at one central location and distribute it to each voting location.

Allocation of Polling Locations 2013‒2017

785

249

87

1121

752

266

72

1090

Ordinary Special Instutions Remote Total

2013 2017



Technology assisted voting

A total of 2,431 registrations were received and 2,288 votes were taken using the Commission’s innovative internet voting system, available to assist electors with disability to cast a secret vote. 54 electors used the telephone verification service to confirm the vote that they had cast.

Votes were transmitted using sophisticated encryption techniques and stored in randomised order to ensure that each vote could not be linked to the individual elector. Physical vote records for the Legislative Assembly were conveyed to the Commission’s central Count Centre to be included with the count of early votes, while for the Legislative Council a data file was produced for import into the computerised counting system (CountWA).

The age range of iVote users was between 19 and 94 years of age and the response from electors who accessed iVote to cast a secret ballot for the first time was extremely positive. Electors cited the convenience of being able to vote where and when they chose as one of the most important factors. A second common comment received was for the need to have the iVote eligibility criteria expanded, to include remote, overseas and general early voter electors at future elections.

WA State Election Saturday 11 March 2017

What is the iVote System?iVote is a form of voting at the upcoming WA State Election where eligible electors can vote using the internet or touch tone telephone as an alternative to voting in person at a polling place. iVote is available to people enrolled in WA who cannot vote without assistance.

RegistrationOpens: 8am WST Monday 13th February 2017Closes: 6pm WST Friday 10th March 2017

VotingOpens: 8am WST Monday 20th February 2017Closes: 6pm WST Saturday 11th March 2017

Vote by internet or touch tone telephone elections.wa.gov.au/ivote or 1300 6 iVote (1300 64 86 83)

iVote poster



Centralised Results Reporting

The Commission established a centralised counting centre where all early votes and postal votes were counted on election night and from where the flow of results from polling places were monitored. Results were then disseminated directly to the public via the Commission’s dedicated election website and to certain media organisations that had arranged direct data feeds of the results. ABC Television for example hosted a comprehensive televised election night special from their studios, utilising a regularly updated data feed from the Commission.

Election Night Results Transmission

Progressive first preference results for the Legislative Assembly, notional distribution of preferences and first preference results for the Legislative Council were transmitted directly to the results team by Returning Officers, using an encrypted remote connection to the Commission’s results system. First preference results and notional distribution of preference results for early and postal votes were also input into the results system from the centralised counting centre. Contingency provisions were put in place in the event that Returning Officers experienced connectivity and/or transmission problems on the night.

A new secure on-line portal was created as part of the Commission’s election management system (EMSWA) to allow Returning Officers to input all results directly. This enabled a more seamless integration of results and direct data feeds to media organisations. Returning Officers directly entered their results with no reportable operational deficiencies observed.

Results Website

The Commission launched a completely re-engineered website specifically designed for the March 2017 election, that acted as a virtual tally room. The website provided results in real-time over the course of the evening and enabled interested members of the public, media organisations and candidates to view the same results information that was previously only available at the tally room.

The website was linked to EMSWA, providing results updates every two minutes on election night and every hour in the following days until each seat was declared. Additional information was also available on the website, including close seats, enrolment details for each district and region, an election time line, location of polling places, ticket vote preferences and candidate details.

RESULTS

Processing ballot papers



Legislative Assembly

Of the 59 Legislative Assembly electoral districts, 24 candidates were elected with an absolute majority of first preference votes.

Districts where candidate elected by Absolute Majority of First Preference Votes

Electoral District

Num

ber of Candidates Electoral District

Num

ber of Candidates

Armadale 6 Mandurah 7

Bassendean 5 Mirrabooka 7

Bateman 7 Morley 6

Butler 8 Nedlands 6

Cannington 7 Rockingham 7

Carine 7 South Perth 7

Churchlands 7 Swan Hills 6

Cockburn 7 Thornlie 8

Cottesloe 8 Victoria Park 5

Fremantle 8 Warnbro 7

Girrawheen 7 West Swan 6

Kwinana 6 Willagee 6

The remaining 35 districts required a distribution of preferences to determine the final result.

Districts where candidate elected following a Distribution of Preferences

Electoral District

Num

ber of Candidates

Num

ber of Distributions Electoral District

Num

ber of Candidates

Num

ber of Distributions

Albany 6 3 Kimberley 8 5

Balcatta 6 4 Kingsley 6 4

Baldivis 9 5 Maylands 6 1

Belmont 8 3 Midland 7 2

Bicton 7 5 Moore 7 5

Bunbury 8 5 Mount Lawley 6 4

Burns Beach 7 5 Murray-Wellington 7 5

Central Wheatbelt 8 4 North West Central 8 6

Collie-Preston 8 3 Perth 8 6

Darling Range 10 7 Pilbara 8 6

Dawesville 9 7 Riverton 7 4

Forrestfield 7 4 Roe 8 5

Geraldton 8 6 Scarborough 7 4

Hillarys 5 3 Southern River 8 4

Jandakot 7 5 Vasse 4 2

Joondalup 8 6 Wanneroo 8 5

Kalamunda 7 5 Warren-Blackwood 6 4

Kalgoorlie 7 5

A total of 24 new members were elected to the Legislative Assembly.



Total Votes Counted

The number of votes accepted for the 2017 election increased by 9.89% when compared with the 2013 election.

Total Votes Legislative Assembly 2005‒2017

Ballot Paper Formality

Ballot papers that are blank, do not show preferences in accordance with instructions and/ or legislative requirements, or do not make the voter’s intention clear, are classified as informal. A ballot paper is also regarded as informal if the voter can be identified through a marking on it. Informal ballot papers do not contribute to the election of a candidate and are not included in calculating the quota or absolute majority required for election.

The percentage of informal votes for the Legislative Assembly in the 2017 election was 4.5%, an impressive decrease from the 2013 figure of 6%. This decrease was the product of dedicated efforts to reduce informality through better-focused community education, improved instructions on ballot papers and voting screens and the development of a CALD Ambassador program focused on supporting electors in communities from different cultural backgrounds where English was often not the first language.

Legislative Assembly Informality Levels 2005–2017

1,131,269 1,150,4971,260,089

1,384,500

2005 2008 2013 2017

5.24% 5.32%5.99%

4.54%

2005 2008 2013 2017

19,892

7,847

191 621

17,666

5,129

1,184 2,876

4,593 2,861

Blank Scribble ElectorIdentified

IncorrectDistrict

Number 1only

marked

Tick onlymarked

Markedwith X andothers

numbered

No firstpreference

More thanone box left

blank

Other

1,131,269 1,150,4971,260,089

1,384,500

2005 2008 2013 2017

5.24% 5.32%5.99%

4.54%

2005 2008 2013 2017

19,892

7,847

191 621

17,666

5,129

1,184 2,876

4,593 2,861


IncorrectDistrict

Number 1only

marked

Tick onlymarked


numbered

No firstpreference


blank

Other



Almost 45% of informal ballot papers were blank or only contained scribble, suggesting a level of deliberate action on the part of the elector. 36% of ballot papers were marked with only a one

or a tick, suggesting some ongoing confusion about the full preferential system in place in Western Australian State elections.

Legislative AssemblyStatewide Informal Ballot Categories 2017

Counting Legislative Assembly ballot papers

1,131,269 1,150,4971,260,089

1,384,500

2005 2008 2013 2017

5.24% 5.32%5.99%

4.54%

2005 2008 2013 2017

19,892

7,847

191 621

17,666

5,129

1,184 2,876

4,593 2,861


IncorrectDistrict

Number 1only

marked

Tick onlymarked


numbered

No firstpreference


blank

Other



Legislative Council

In line with the improvements that resulted in a lower informal vote in the Assembly, informality in

the Legislative Council also declined, dropping from 2.83% at the last two elections to 2.7% in 2017.

Legislative Council Informality Levels 2005–2017

State-wide Breakdown of Legislative Council Informal Ballot Papers Cast at the 2017 State Election

A closer analysis of the informal ballot papers reveals that almost half of all informal ballot papers in the Legislative Council were blank. This is despite a single 1 above the line being a valid vote in the Legislative Council. 18% of

ballot papers informal were due to scribble. Together, these figures suggest that almost two-thirds of informal ballot papers cast for the Legislative Council were intentional.

18535

6898

98960

57 64

4354

338 1191146

83 75

4753

Blank(withoutwriting)

Scribbleonly

ElectorIdentified

Both sidesInformal

Incorrectregion

No initialon

photocopy

MultipleNumber

1's

Markedwith a tickand a X

No firstpreference

More thanone boxleft blank

Markedwith a tick

Markedwith a X

Other

3.18%

2.83% 2.83%

2.70%

2005 2008 2013 2017

18535

6898

98 960 57 64

4354

338 1191146

83 75

4753

Blank(withoutwriting)

Scribbleonly

ElectorIdentified

Both sidesInformal

Incorrectregion

No initial onphotocopy

MultipleNumber 1's

Markedwith a tickand a X

No firstpreference


blank

Markedwith a tick

Markedwith a X

Other



Return of the Writ

On the 20 April 2017, the Electoral Commissioner returned the writs to the Governor and advised the Clerk of the Legislative Assembly and the Clerk of the Legislative Council of the names of the elected members and gave each of them a copy of the relevant certified writ.

Apparent non-voters and multiple voters

Certified lists used at polling places to mark electors off the roll are scanned and the data used to produce a consolidated record of electors who voted in the election. From this information it is possible to identify any electors who appear not to have voted or whose name has been marked off more than once. Most cases of apparent dual voting occur where the wrong elector was marked off the roll in error, which can easily happen in a busy polling place (one elector is marked off twice and an elector immediately above or below them on the certified list is not marked off at all). This is confirmed by cross-referencing the scanned data against ‘non-voter’ responses.

There was no evidence of any concerted attempt at multiple voting at this election. Apart from official error, the most common explanation for the casting of a second vote was forgetfulness on the part of some older electors (voting on Election Day with other family members, overlooking the fact that they had already voted when an electoral official visited their nursing home), or voting a second time on Election Day out of concern that their postal votes would not arrive on time.

Political finance

Under Part VI of the Electoral Act, all political parties, associated entities, candidates, Legislative Council groups and other persons are required to provide the Electoral Commissioner with details of gifts received and expenditure incurred for electoral purposes.

General information regarding financial disclosure was included in the candidate guides produced for Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council candidates. More specific information was provided in the Funding and Disclosure in Western Australia Guidelines.

Agents All political parties must have a party agent, who acts on behalf of the party and party nominated candidates with respect to financial disclosure. A party nominated candidate can nominate an agent, other than the party agent, to meet their financial disclosure obligations. Independent candidates and Legislative Council groups may appoint an agent or otherwise remain responsible for lodging their own return. Those wishing to appoint an agent must do so before 6pm on the day before polling day.

Party and candidate liaison

Candidate briefings were conducted for interested political parties, and the Commission held pre-election meetings with representatives from each of the 16 registered political parties. Independent candidates received the relevant election information in their candidate packs, from the Commission’s website or by contacting the Commission’s Electoral Liaison Officer.

The Commission also released a series of election bulletins which were posted on the Commission’s website and were emailed to Independent candidates that had provided an email address, as well as nominated political party contacts.

POST ELECTION PROCEDURES



The main resource areas utilised during the election.

Staffing (including contract staff) $11,180,401 Communication $1,328,854 Advertising $1,313,422 Travel and Accommodation $1,261,952 Contracts and Consumables $2,272,613 Other Expenses $1,142,758 TOTAL $15,500,000

61%

7%

7%

7%

12%

6%

Staffing (including contract staff)

Communication

Advertising

Travel and Accommodation

Contracts and Consumables

Other Expenses

61%

7%

7%

7%

12%

6%

State Election 2017


Communication

Advertising



Other Expenses

61%

7%

7%

7%

12%

6%


Communication

Advertising



Other Expenses

61%

7%

7%

7%

12%

6%

State Election 2017


Communication

Advertising



Other Expenses

Election-related disclosure Political parties are required to disclose electoral expenditure incurred during the election period. Candidates and Legislative Council groups are required to disclose all gifts received and electoral expenditure incurred during the relevant disclosure period for their circumstances, which is determined by whether they had previously contested an election.

Persons other than political parties, associated entities, candidates and Legislative Council groups, who incur expenditure for political purposes are required to disclose all gifts received and expenditure incurred during the disclosure period for the election. If the total amount of expenditure does not exceed $500, a return is not required.

Election returns were due within 15 weeks after polling day which was Monday, 26 June 2017. These returns are publicly available 19 weeks after polling day (Monday, 24 July 2017), and can be viewed on the Commission’s website at www.elections.wa.gov.au.

Annual disclosure

All political parties and associated entities are required to lodge a return annually by 30 November, disclosing all gifts, gifts in kind and other income received for the preceding financial year. Copies of all returns received may be viewed online at www.elections.wa.gov.au.

Public funding

Candidates who receive a minimum of 4% of formal first preference votes in an election are eligible to submit a claim for the reimbursement of electoral expenditure, and in doing so are entitled to be paid a maximum of $1.869934 for each vote received. Registered political parties,

whose candidates achieve 4% on a State-wide basis, are also entitled to the reimbursement of electoral expenditure for all of their candidates based on the same calculation.

Funding is not automatically provided to either candidates or political parties; they must first provide evidence of incurring electoral expenditure. The amount payable to the candidate or party is the lesser of the entitlement per vote and the total expenditure actually incurred. Eligible candidates and political parties have up until 20 weeks after polling day (Monday, 31 July 2017) to lodge a claim for public funding.

Resource allocation

The State election was conducted at a cost of approximately $18.5 million, within the allocated budget. This was a major achievement, given that there was no increase on the 2013 election allocation but a substantial increased (over 10%) in the CPI over the intervening period.

State Election 2017



Cost saving initiatives

The Commission introduced many cost saving initiatives to ensure that those increased costs that could not be avoided were managed within funding limitations. This was achieved by improved systems and procedures without forgoing effectiveness:

• Limiting the increase in the salary of polling place staff and count centre casuals

• Reducing the need for printing materials and Australia Post

• Confining media advertising to areas of greatest effectiveness

• Developing more effective and less costly computer systems

• Greater use of electronic systems in human resources business processes.

StaffingThe staffing cost relates to the employment of the following:

District Returning Officers 59

Region Returning Officers 6

Polling Staff 6,990

Count Centre contractors 1,216

Other contract staff 20

iVote fundingThe challenge of remaining within budget was exacerbated with the passage of legislation to provide technology assisted voting for people with disability, but the absence of any funding allocation to meet that need. The development of internet voting system was funded from within the Commission’s recurrent budget at a cost of $673,000 and with the invaluable assistance of the NSW Electoral Commission.

Election day at the polling place



Election Preparations Indicator Measure Target Actuals NotesEvery Returning Officer completes online training and attends face to face training

% of the total

number100% 100%

Every Polling Place Manager completes online training

% of the total

number100% Est. 97%

Further appointments required due to some last minute staff withdrawals, plus internet access or coverage issues in some more remote locations

Polling places and early voting centres receive their full allocation of election materials on time

% of the total

number100% Est. 99%

Some early voting centres did not receive their complete issue of voting screens and signage prior to the commencement of early voting

Every electoral district roll is produced and available for distribution to Returning Officers within 10 days of roll close

100% by specific

date

100% by 19

February 2017

100%

All early voting centres are open and ready to operate from Monday 20 February

100% by specific

date

100% by 20

February 2017

100% Election Preparations Indicator Measure Target Actuals NotesPercentage of Legislative Assembly first preference count results received from ordinary polling places by 8.00 pm on polling day

% of the total

number (747)

70% 54.5%

77.2% by 8.30pm and 84.7% by 9.00pm. The large number of parties and candidates on ballot papers at this election contributed to slower counts than in 2013

All complaints received or formal election enquiries are responded to or acknowledged within 24 hours or by the next business day

% of the total

number100% 98.4% 9 of 573 received not responded to

within 24 hrs

All advertised polling places are open and ready for polling at 8.00 am and remain open until 6.00 pm on polling day

% of the total

number100% 100%

Return of the Writs

Returned by due

date specified

By date on the Writ 2 May 2017

Yes The Writs were returned to the Governor on 20 April 2017

Key performance indicators

The following key performance indicators were specifically developed as a means for the Commission and interested stakeholders to evaluate

organisational performance in the delivery of the 2017 State General Election.

PERFORMANCE REVIEW



Election Outcomes Indicator Measure Target Actuals Notes

Average State-wide elector participation rate – i.e. % of eligible electors on the roll

% of the total

eligible91% Est.

92.6%

This figure is derived from the AEC’s estimate of the number of eligible Western Australians as at the 2017 March quarter. The introduction of direct enrolment has improved the participation rate

Elector participation rate for 18–24 year olds equals or betters the national target of 80%

% of the total

eligible80% Est.

83.5%

This figure is derived from the AEC’s estimate of the number of eligible Western Australians as at the 2017 March quarter. The introduction of direct enrolment has improved the participation rate

Average State-wide voter turn-out – i.e. % of those on the roll who vote

% of the total

enrolled 91% 86.9%

A decrease of 2.3% over the 2013 State general election. Some electors who were directly enrolled may not have voted.

Informality rate – Legislative Assembly

% of votes cast

(2013 – 5.99%)

4% 4.5%Figures ranged from 2.98% in Bicton to 8.54% in Mirrabooka (down from 9.96 in 2013)

Informality rate – Legislative Council

% of votes cast(2013 – 2.83%)

2% 2.74% Marginally lower than the 2013 figure

The number of invalidity complaints stemming from WAEC processes that are upheld by a Court of Disputed Returns

Number of successful complaints(2013 – 0)

0 0

Following the election, the Commission sourced feedback from all major stakeholders including electors, candidates, party agents, the media, election officials and returning officers. Both quantitative and qualitative feedback was gathered via telephone and online surveys, as well as face-to-face interviews.

For this election the survey included 1,200 electors from across the State, providing important feedback on the Commission’s services and performance.

The latest survey was particularly useful in reinforcing how different age group cohorts sourced electoral information; identifying

changing attitudes towards technologically assisted voted; and an insight into the effectiveness of the Commission’s website and call centre.

The Commission also employed the services of a retired senior electoral official to review various aspects of performance, obtain feedback on a confidential basis from individual staff and conduct Election Day polling place visits.

The information obtained from all sources will be used to inform future election planning.



1. A new Electoral Act

Western Australia’s Electoral Act was originally drafted in 1907. Despite numerous amendments over the years, much of the statutory language is outmoded and the piece-meal nature of reforms has resulted in inconsistencies and difficulty of interpretation. A thorough overhaul of the legislation is long overdue.

The highly prescriptive nature of the current legislation also warrants further consideration. While basic standards and principles need to be enshrined in law, attempting to regulate every administrative aspect of an election can give rise to inflexibility. Re-drafting of the Electoral Act should be based on simple language and an agreed set of broad principles to provide the necessary degree of flexibility to enable practices and procedures to remain abreast of emergent issues and technology.

Recommendation 1:

That a comprehensive review of the Electoral Act be commenced at the earliest opportunity.

2. Broader eligibility for internet voting

At the 2017 State election Internet voting was available for people with a disability or incapacity, many of whom were able to vote in secret for the first time.

In the Commission’s post-elections survey of iVote users a number of respondents commented on the desirability of expanding the system to include remote, overseas and general early voter electors at future elections. This is consistent with comments made by some Members of Parliament during passage of the legislation approving internet voting for people with disability. Indeed, during the

2017 State election the Commission had to charter helicopters to fly mobile polling teams in to some remote communities isolated by floods when Internet voting would have been a much cheaper option. Regard also needs to be given to increasing delivery times which, in remote areas particularly, make voting by post increasingly problematic, an emerging issue not only in parliamentary elections but also for the many local governments whose elections are conducted entirely by post.

Recommendation 2:

That Internet voting be made available at future WA parliamentary elections as an option for electors in remote areas and those absent from the State on Election Day.

Recommendation 3:

That a pilot program of Internet voting be trialled at future Local Government elections with the agreement of individual councils.

Remove the requirement for publication of certain details

Section 75 of the Act presently requires the Commission to publish particulars of the writ in a newspaper circulating in each region or district, ‘or by placards or otherwise’. Sections 86(2b) and 87(7) likewise requires the publication of the names of candidates for both the Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council.

With the advent of alternative, electronic means of communication these requirements are anachronistic and unnecessarily expensive.

Recommendation 4:

That the election publication requirements be satisfied by publishing required information on the Electoral Commission’s website.

FUTURE ISSUES



3. Payment of candidate deposits

Using modern technology all steps in the candidate nomination process can now be effected online, with the one exception of the payment of candidate deposits which the Act stipulates must be lodged in cash or by bank cheque. Allowing deposits to be lodged by electronic transfer would enable the entire nomination process to be completed online, greatly reducing the administrative burden on candidates, political parties and the Commission alike.

Recommendation 5:

That the Act be amended to provide the option of electronic transfer of funds for payment of candidate deposits.

4. Disclosure requirements for political parties registered at both State and Federal levels

Section 175N of the Act requires political parties to disclose all donations of $2,300 or more, except that for any party registered at both State and Federal levels submission of the Federal return is deemed to have met State disclosure requirements.

The current Federal threshold for the disclosure of donations is $13.200, well above the State threshold of $2300. This means that the amount that can be donated to a party with dual registration without disclosure is much higher than for a party with State-only registration. The result is an un-level playing field which should be remedied irrespective of other administrative considerations.

Recommendation 6:

That all registered political parties and associated entities should submit disclosure returns under a single set of rules.

Documents

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