The 2025 Local Government Election is being conducted via postal vote.
If your address is up to date, you will receive a Voting Pack in the mail, you can fill out this Voting Pack and:
- Post it via Australia Post; or
- Drop it off at one of the City’s Ballot Box locations right up to polling day.
Further information will be provided related to Ballot Box locations.
Replacement voting packs
If you’ve moved house within the City of Karratha district since the last election, didn’t receive a Voting Pack or misplaced your Voting Pack you can obtain a replacement.
Replacement Voting Packs will be available from the City administration building from mid-September right up until 6pm on election day, Saturday 18 October 2025.
Frequently asked questions
Is voting in a local government election compulsory?
Whilst voting in local government elections isn’t compulsory in WA, your voice matters and every vote has a real impact.
Voting gives you the chance to influence who will represent your community and make decisions that impact your everyday life.
Can I vote in a local election if I am not enrolled to vote in the City of Karratha district?
No, you need to be enrolled in the district to receive a Voting Pack or obtain a replacement Voting Pack.
You can change your address online with a driver’s licence, passport number or other proof of identity documentation on the Australian Electoral Commission website Enrol to Vote, prior to 22 August 2025 to vote in the 2025 Local Election.
What if I’m enrolled to vote in the City of Karratha district but I’ve moved house?
No problem, you can obtain a replacement Voting Pack from the City administration building from mid-September right up until 6pm on election day, Saturday 18 October 2025.