Elections and Voting FAQs

General information

When is the next local government election?Who conducts the elections?What are the current City of Cockburn Council vacancies?Does the City have wards?How do I contact the Returning Officer?

Eligibility and enrolment

Who can vote?Are people who do not live in the City of Cockburn able to vote?What is a non-resident owner?What is a non-resident occupier?When is the last day I can enrol to vote?How can I check my enrolment status?What is the voting entitlement per person or property?If I own multiple properties in the City, can I vote more than once?

Candidate nominations

When does the candidate nominations period open and close?Who can apply to be a candidate?How do I apply to be a candidate?

Voting

Is voting in local government elections compulsory?Do I vote in person or by post?When does the voting period close?Can absent voting be arranged?What do I do if I have not received the voting pack?How do I input my vote?When are the votes counted?Can I vote for the Mayor directly?

Contact

Address

City of Cockburn
Whadjuk Boodja
9 Coleville Crescent,
Spearwood 6163

PO Box 1215, Bibra Lake DC,
Western Australia, 6965

Office opening hours:
8.30am to 4.30pm
Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays)

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Cockburn Nyungar moort Beeliar boodja-k kaadadjiny. Koora, yeyi, benang baalap nidja boodja-k kaaradjiny.
Ngalak kaditj boodjar kep wer kaadidjiny kalyakool yoodaniny, wer koora wer yeyi ngalak Birdiya koota-djinanginy.

The City of Cockburn acknowledges the Nyungar people of Beeliar Boodjar. Long ago, now and in the future they care for Country.
We acknowledge a continuing connection to Land, Waters and Culture and pay our respects to Elders, past and present.