Information for Electors
How do I enrol to vote?
To enrol to vote in the local government elections, please visit the Australian Electoral Commission’s website
How can I find out if I am already enrolled?
You are able to check if you are enrolled to vote on the Western Australian Electoral Commission’s website.
I own a property in the City of Nedlands but do not live there, can I vote in the elections?
Yes, you can. Please read the Owner Occupiers Enrolment Guide, fill out an Enrolment Eligibility Claim form and return it to the City.
Please note that the Enrolment Eligibility Claim form must be submitted 50 days before the election date.
I own properties in two wards of the City, can I vote in the election for both wards?
No, it is not possible for any person to exercise more than one vote per ward in a Local Government election, or to be recorded more than once on the same roll for a particular electorate.
I run a business that occupies a property in the City of Nedlands but do not live in the City, can I vote in the elections?
Yes, you can. Please read the Owner Occupiers Enrolment Guide, fill out an Enrolment Eligibility Claim form and return it to the City.
You need to hold a lease, tenancy agreement or other legal instrument demonstrating that you have occupation of the property continuously for the next three months.
I have recently moved to a new house. Will I still receive my postal voting package?
To receive your postal voting package, you will need to update your details with the Australian Electoral Commission’s website.
Please ensure you update your details well before Friday 30 January 2026, when the electoral roll closes for the City of Nedlands special election that is being held on Saturday 28 March 2026.