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system that is: Secure from interference [CP p.5]\n- Adaptable to customer needs [CP p.5]\n- Supported by modern legislation [CP p.5]\n- Based on high awareness and participation from the community [CP p.5]\n- An organisation that is: Connected [CP p.5]\n- Professional [CP p.5]\n- Demonstrates a positive working environment [CP p.5]\n- Recognises and celebrates success [CP p.5]\n\n## Outcomes\n\n### Outcome 1: Secure electoral system\nA secure electoral system that is free from interference and maintains public trust. [CP p.5]\n\n**Key activities:**\n- Conducting secure elections\n- Implementing modern legislation\n- Ensuring high community awareness and participation\n\n### Outcome 2: Adaptable electoral processes\nAdaptable electoral processes that meet customer needs and expectations. [CP p.5]\n\n**Key activities:**\n- Adapting systems and processes\n- Consulting with customers\n\n### Outcome 3: Professional and connected organisation\nAn organisation that is professional, connected, and demonstrates a positive working environment. [CP p.5]\n\n**Key activities:**\n- Maintaining professional standards\n- Ensuring positive working environment\n- Fostering connections within the organisation\n\n## Values and principles\n\n- Impartial\n- Professional\n- Respectful\n- Innovative\n- Collaborative\n\n## What they will measure themselves on this year (targets from 2025-26 corporate plan)\n\n| Code | Measure | Target | Source |\n|---|---|---|---|\n| CCE01 | Percentage eligible electors on the State Electoral Roll | 97.0% | CP p.34 |\n| CCE02 | Percentage of enrolled electors voting in State Elections | 90.0% | CP p.34 |\n| CCE03 | Average percentage of enrolled electors voting in Local Government Elections | 31.0% | CP p.34 |\n\n## How they performed last year (results from 2024-25 annual report)\n\n| Code | Measure | Result | Status | Source |\n|---|---|---|---|---|\n| CCE01 | Percentage eligible electors on the State Electoral Roll | 95.2% | Achieved | [AR p.34](https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/WAEC9500 Annual Report 24-25.pdf#page=34)(https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/WAEC9500 Annual Report 24-25.pdf#page=34) |\n| CCE02 | Percentage of enrolled electors voting in State Elections | 84.6% | Achieved | [AR p.34](https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/WAEC9500 Annual Report 24-25.pdf#page=34)(https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/WAEC9500 Annual Report 24-25.pdf#page=34) |\n| CCE03 | Average percentage of enrolled electors voting in Local Government Elections | 25.0% | Partially achieved | [AR p.34](https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/WAEC9500 Annual Report 24-25.pdf#page=34)(https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/WAEC9500 Annual Report 24-25.pdf#page=34) |", "strategy_overview_evidence_md": null, "internal_strategy_evidence_md": "# Western Australian Electoral Commission - Strategy, Performance, and Operating Profile\n\n**Generated at**: 2026-05-09T22:54:04.608401+00:00\n**Entity ID**: S-WA-021\n**Entity type**: Independent Statutory Authority\n**Jurisdiction**: WA\n**Portfolio**: \n**Website**: https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/\n\n> Draft generated from scraped source material. Treat this as an evidence pack for editorial review, not a final judgement.\n\n## Source Coverage\n\n| Source type | Count |\n|---|---:|\n| annual-reports | 5 |\n| pages | 40 |\n| reviews | 4 |\n| strategies | 1 |\n\n## Executive Readout\n\n### Purpose\n\n- [Page 3]\nCONTENTS | PREVIOUS | NEXT\nContents\nFOREWORD 4\nTHE YEAR IN REVIEW & LOOKING TO THE FUTURE 5\nCONTENTS | PREVIOUS | NEXT\n2020–21 in Review 5\nLooking Ahead 7\n2020–21 Highlights 8\nWHO WE ARE & WHAT WE DO 9\nWho we are 9\nOur purpose 9\nWhat we do 9\nOur values 10\nStrategic Objectives 2020–2025 11\nSTRUCTURE & GOVERNANCE 13\nThe Electoral Commissioner 13\nCorporate Executive 13\nOrganisational Structure 13\nCommittees – Internal 15\nCommittees & Working Groups – External 15\nAGENCY PERFORMANCE 17\nSummary of Key Results & Achievements 17\nOutputs and Results 18\nOutput 1 – Election Management 18\nOutput 2 – Electoral Roll Management 19\nOutput 3 – Electoral Awareness & Engagement 19\nKey Results Area 1 – Our Clients 21\nKey Results Area 2 – Our People 22\nKey Results Area 3 – The Organisation 23\nDISCLOSURE & LEGAL COMPLIANCE 26\nCompliance with Relevant Legislation 26\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2020_2021 WAEC Annual Report online vf.pdf)`\n- [Page 4]\nContents\nOverview 3 Legal compliance 26\nForeword 3 Ministerial directives 27\nAbout the Western Australian Freedom of information 27\nElectoral Commission 4\nWork health and safety and\nOur purpose 5 injury management 27\nOur values 5 WA multicultural policy framework 28\n2020–25 Strategic objectives 5 Disability access and inclusion\nplan outcomes 29\nYear in review 2024–25 6\nCompliance with public sector standards\nAgency performance 8 and ethical codes 30\nRecord keeping plans 30\n2025 Western Australian State election 9 Workforce inclusiveness 30\n2025 State election at a glance 13\nFinancial disclosures 31\nInitiatives and projects 14\nBoard and committee remuneration 31\n2025 local government elections 16\nOther disclosures and legal requirements 32\nCourt of Disputed Returns –\nCredit cards 32\nFremantle election outcome 16\nAct of grace payments 32\nNon-parliamentary elections 17\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/WAEC9500 Annual Report 24-25.pdf)`\n- Table of Contents\nThe Western Australian Electoral Commission 2\nThis report 2\nLetter of transmittal 2\nContact details 2\nAbout us 3\nOur Purpose 3\nOur Vision 3\nOur Values 3\nWho we are 3\nWhat we do 3\nAbout this annual report 4\nTable of Contents 5\nOverview of the Agency 6\nCommissioner�s Overview 6\nElection Operations 6\nLegislation 6\nStaffing 6\nInformation Technology 7\nEnrolment 7\nHighlights 2010�11 7\nSignificant Issues Impacting the Agency 8 \nLooking to the Future 8\nResponsible Minister 9\nEnabling Legislation 9\nLegislation Administered 9 \nThe Electoral Commissioner and Deputy Electoral Commissioner 9\nManagement Team 10\nOrganisational Chart 11\nAgency Performance 12\nPerformance Management Framework 12\nAlignment with the State�s Outcome Based \u000bManagement Framework 12\nCommission Outcome and Outputs 13\n Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__16.html (https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/content/documents/Annual_Report_2013.doc)`\n- [Page 7]\nAgency Organisational Legal Key Performance Financial\nOverview performance structure compliance Indicators statements\nOverview\nOur purpose\nTo provide Western Australians with an electoral experience that\nthey understand, trust and can access easily and efficiently\nOur values\nImpartial Professional Respectful\nOur electoral outcomes Our work will be at the Our relationships will be\nwill not be influenced by highest standards for ethics, courteous, honest and\nothers accuracy and efficiency fair with all\nInnovative Collaborative\nOur systems and As a team we will\nprocesses will adapt to consult and test new\ncustomer needs ideas with customers\n2020–25 Strategic objectives\nThe Commission’s work during this reporting period was guided by the\n2020–25 Strategic objectives, which is now approaching the end of its cycle.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/WAEC9500 Annual Report 24-25.pdf)`\n\n### Role and Functions\n\n- Table of Contents\nThe Western Australian Electoral Commission 2\nThis report 2\nLetter of transmittal 2\nContact details 2\nAbout us 3\nOur Purpose 3\nOur Vision 3\nOur Values 3\nWho we are 3\nWhat we do 3\nAbout this annual report 4\nTable of Contents 5\nOverview of the Agency 6\nCommissioner�s Overview 6\nElection Operations 6\nLegislation 6\nStaffing 6\nInformation Technology 7\nEnrolment 7\nHighlights 2010�11 7\nSignificant Issues Impacting the Agency 8 \nLooking to the Future 8\nResponsible Minister 9\nEnabling Legislation 9\nLegislation Administered 9 \nThe Electoral Commissioner and Deputy Electoral Commissioner 9\nManagement Team 10\nOrganisational Chart 11\nAgency Performance 12\nPerformance Management Framework 12\nAlignment with the State�s Outcome Based \u000bManagement Framework 12\nCommission Outcome and Outputs 13\n Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__16.html (https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/content/documents/Annual_Report_2013.doc)`\n- Of these, the Commission is responsible for administering the following:\nElectoral Act 1907\nReferendums Act 1983\nLegislation impacts all administrative and operational activities and the Commission complies with the following legislation in the performance of its functions:\nAdministrative\nCriminal Code\nDisability Discrimination Act 1992 (Commonwealth)\nDisability Services Act 1993\nElectronic Transactions Act 2011\nEqual Opportunity Act 1984\nEvidence Act 1906\nFinancial Management Act 2006\nFreedom of Information Act 1992\nIndustrial Relations Act 1979\nPublic and Bank Holidays Act 1972\nPublic Sector Management Act 1994\nPublic Interest Disclosure Act 2003\nSalaries and Allowances Act 1975\nState Records Act 2000\nState Superannuation Act 2000\nWork Health and Safety Act 2020\nOperational\nConstitution Act 1889\n(Cwlth) Constitution Acts Amendment Act 1899\nElection of Senators Act 1903\n Source: `pages/announcements-index.html (https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/about-us/freedom-information/information-statement)`\n- [Page 3]\nCONTENTS | PREVIOUS | NEXT\nContents\nFOREWORD 4\nTHE YEAR IN REVIEW & LOOKING TO THE FUTURE 5\nCONTENTS | PREVIOUS | NEXT\n2020–21 in Review 5\nLooking Ahead 7\n2020–21 Highlights 8\nWHO WE ARE & WHAT WE DO 9\nWho we are 9\nOur purpose 9\nWhat we do 9\nOur values 10\nStrategic Objectives 2020–2025 11\nSTRUCTURE & GOVERNANCE 13\nThe Electoral Commissioner 13\nCorporate Executive 13\nOrganisational Structure 13\nCommittees – Internal 15\nCommittees & Working Groups – External 15\nAGENCY PERFORMANCE 17\nSummary of Key Results & Achievements 17\nOutputs and Results 18\nOutput 1 – Election Management 18\nOutput 2 – Electoral Roll Management 19\nOutput 3 – Electoral Awareness & Engagement 19\nKey Results Area 1 – Our Clients 21\nKey Results Area 2 – Our People 22\nKey Results Area 3 – The Organisation 23\nDISCLOSURE & LEGAL COMPLIANCE 26\nCompliance with Relevant Legislation 26\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2020_2021 WAEC Annual Report online vf.pdf)`\n- Notes\nExplanatory statement for controlled operations 9.1\nExplanatory statement for administered items 9.2\n9.1 Explanatory statement for controlled operations\nAll variances between estimates (original budget) and actual results for 2022, and betNeen the actual results for 2022 and 2021 are\nshown below.\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/tp+1729+(2022)+western+australian+electoral+commission+2021-2022+annual+report+final.pdf)`\n- [Page 45]\nThe Year Who We Are Structure & Agency Disclosure & Key Performance Financial\nin Review & What We Do Governance Performance Legal Compliance Indicators Statements 43\nDisclosure & legal compliance\nBoard & committee remuneration\nDisability Reference Panel\nPosition Base Gross/actual\nTitle Type of Period Term of salary/ remuneration\n(Member/ Member remuner- of member- Appointment/ Sitting for the\nChair) name ation ship Tenure Fees financial year\nChair Robert WAEC 10/1/2023 – N/A $0 $0\nKennedy – Staff 30/6/2023\nElectoral\nCommissioner\nExecutive Lincoln WAEC 10/1/2023 – N/A $0 $0\nOfficer Campbell – Staff 30/6/2023\nSenior Project\nOfficer\nMember Erika Sitting 10/1/2023 – Periodic/on $135 $135\nWebb fees 30/6/2023 demand\nMember Ness Sitting 10/1/2023 – Periodic/on $135 $135\nVlajkovic fees 30/6/2023 demand\nMember Christine N/A 10/1/2023 – Periodic/on $0 $0\nAllen 30/6/2023 demand\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/Publications/WAEC9209 Annual Report 23 v7.pdf)`\n- [Page 60]\n58\nWESTERN AUSTRALIAN ELECTORAL COMMISSION PRIMARY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS\nAdministered schedules\nAdministered Schedules\nAdministered income & expenses\nSummary of consolidated account appropriations\nFor the year ended 30 June 2023 For the year ended 30 June 2023\nAdministered income and expenses\n2023 2023 2023 2023 2023\nFor the year ended 30 June 2023\nBudget Supplementary Revised\nNotes 2023 2022\nEstimate Funding Budget Actual Variance\n($000) ($000) ($000) ($000) ($000) ($000) ($000)\nDelivery of Services\nIncome\nItem 8 Net amount appropriated to deliver\nFor transfer:\nservices 7,334 6 46 7,980 7 ,972 (8)\nRegulatory fees and other charges 9.2 76 1,595\nTotal administered income 76 1,595 Amount Authorised by Other Statutes\n- Electoral Act 1907 800 - 800 8 00 -\n- Industrial Relation Act 1979 116 - 116 1 16 -\nExpenses\nTransfer payments(a) 9.\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/Publications/WAEC9209 Annual Report 23 v7.pdf)`\n\n### Strategic Priorities\n\n- [Page 16]\n14\nWho we are & what we do\n2020–25\nS W t e r st a er t n e A g us i t c ra l P ian la E n lectoral Commission\nStrategic objectives 2020 – 2025\nThe strategic direction for the Commission is\noutlined in its 2020–2025 Strategic Plan.\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/Publications/WAEC9209 Annual Report 23 v7.pdf)`\n- [Page 10]\n8\nOverview\n2020 –25\nStrategic objectives\nThe strategic direction for the Commission is\noutlined in its 2020–2025 Strategic Plan.\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/Annual Report 2023-2024.pdf)`\n- [Page 3]\nCONTENTS | PREVIOUS | NEXT\nContents\nFOREWORD 4\nTHE YEAR IN REVIEW & LOOKING TO THE FUTURE 5\nCONTENTS | PREVIOUS | NEXT\n2020–21 in Review 5\nLooking Ahead 7\n2020–21 Highlights 8\nWHO WE ARE & WHAT WE DO 9\nWho we are 9\nOur purpose 9\nWhat we do 9\nOur values 10\nStrategic Objectives 2020–2025 11\nSTRUCTURE & GOVERNANCE 13\nThe Electoral Commissioner 13\nCorporate Executive 13\nOrganisational Structure 13\nCommittees – Internal 15\nCommittees & Working Groups – External 15\nAGENCY PERFORMANCE 17\nSummary of Key Results & Achievements 17\nOutputs and Results 18\nOutput 1 – Election Management 18\nOutput 2 – Electoral Roll Management 19\nOutput 3 – Electoral Awareness & Engagement 19\nKey Results Area 1 – Our Clients 21\nKey Results Area 2 – Our People 22\nKey Results Area 3 – The Organisation 23\nDISCLOSURE & LEGAL COMPLIANCE 26\nCompliance with Relevant Legislation 26\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2020_2021 WAEC Annual Report online vf.pdf)`\n- [Page 13]\nSTRATEGIC OBJECTIVES 2020–2025\nThe strategic direction for the Commission is outlined in its 2020–2025 Strategic Plan.\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/tp+1729+(2022)+western+australian+electoral+commission+2021-2022+annual+report+final.pdf)`\n- [Page 4]\n2\nContents\nAgency Organisational\nOverview performance structure\nFrom the Commissioner 4 Rockingham by-election 12 WA Electoral Commission\nDivisions 26\nWhat we do 6 Rockingham by-election\nat a glance 14 Organisational chart 28\nOur purpose and values 7\n2023 Local Government Committees and Working\n2020-25 Strategic objectives 8\nOrdinary Elections 15 Groups 29\n2023-24 Highlights 10\n2023 Local Government Cross-jurisdictional\nOrdinary Elections at a glance 17 collaboration 30\n2024 Local Government Internship program 30\nExtraordinary Elections 18\nCommission workforce 31\nNon-parliamentary elections 20\nInterstate and international\nelections 20\nCommunity engagement 21\nElectoral Education Centre 22\nLegislation and governance 24\nWestern Australian Electoral Commission 2023–24 Annual Report\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/Annual Report 2023-2024.pdf)`\n- To address\ncompared to 24.3% in 2021 and 24.8% in 2019.\nthis challenge, the Commission focused on\nclear communication of priority messages Of the 544,895 returned postal voting packages,\n(what people needed to know at that time) 2.3% (12,358) were rejected, primarily due to\nand worked closely with local government the declaration being unsigned or missing.\nstakeholders to better coordinate local\nOur team\ngovernment election messaging.\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/Annual Report 2023-2024.pdf)`\n- [Page 4]\nContents\nOverview 3 Legal compliance 26\nForeword 3 Ministerial directives 27\nAbout the Western Australian Freedom of information 27\nElectoral Commission 4\nWork health and safety and\nOur purpose 5 injury management 27\nOur values 5 WA multicultural policy framework 28\n2020–25 Strategic objectives 5 Disability access and inclusion\nplan outcomes 29\nYear in review 2024–25 6\nCompliance with public sector standards\nAgency performance 8 and ethical codes 30\nRecord keeping plans 30\n2025 Western Australian State election 9 Workforce inclusiveness 30\n2025 State election at a glance 13\nFinancial disclosures 31\nInitiatives and projects 14\nBoard and committee remuneration 31\n2025 local government elections 16\nOther disclosures and legal requirements 32\nCourt of Disputed Returns –\nCredit cards 32\nFremantle election outcome 16\nAct of grace payments 32\nNon-parliamentary elections 17\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/WAEC9500 Annual Report 24-25.pdf)`\n- Amount\u0007Expenditure\u0007Amount\u0007\u0007Advertising agencies\u0007$ 200,043.96\u0007Carat Australia Media Services\u0007$ 151,145.46\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007Marketforce\u0007$ 48,898.50\u0007\u0007Market research organisations\u0007Nil\u0007\u0007Polling organisations\u0007Nil\u0007\u0007Direct Mail Organisations\u0007$ 1,068,176.97\u0007Australia Post\u0007$ 1,052,506.57\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007Toll Priority\u0007$ 4,344.91\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007T & C Couriers\u0007$ 5,332.39\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007Courier Australia\u0007$ 5,993.10\u0007\u0007Media advertising organisations\u0007$ 225,156.28\u0007Adcorp Australia Limited\u0007$ 193,787.29\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007West Australian Newspapers\u0007$ 22,654.21\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007Epoch Times\u0007$ 1,200.00\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007Fair Fax Media Publication\u0007$ 3,212.32\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007Rural Press Pty Ltd\u0007$ 3,260.51\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007State Law Publisher\u0007$ 297.95\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007Farm Weekly\u0007$ 744.00\u0007\u0007\fRecord keeping plan\nThe Commission is required to ensure records are created, managed and maintained over time and disposed of in accordance with standards set by the State Records Commission.\n Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__10.html (https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/content/documents/Annual%20Report%202015.doc)`\n- [Page 24]\nCONTENTS | PREVIOUS | NEXT\nRisk Management Allowing electors to identify where they voted\nthrough the SafeWA app also assisted the\nThe Commission’s inaugural independent\nHealth Department in contact tracing efforts\ninternal audit committee met late in 2019/20\nhad they been required.\nto set out the internal audit priorities for\nthe 2020/2021 year.\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2020_2021 WAEC Annual Report online vf.pdf)`\n- [Page 4]\n2\nAbout\nthis report\nThe aim of this report is to inform our\nstakeholders about the strategic priorities,\noperations, performance and governance of\nthe Western Australian Electoral Commission\nfor the 2022–2023 financial year.\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/Publications/WAEC9209 Annual Report 23 v7.pdf)`\n\n## KPIs, Targets, and Where They Are At\n\n- Election Conduct\nIndicator\u0007Measure\u0007Target\u0007Actuals\u0007Notes\u0007\u0007Percentage of Legislative Assembly first preference count results received from ordinary polling places by 8.00�pm \u0007% of the total number\u000b(794)\u000760%\u000777%\u000795% of polling places had submitted their LA first preference count by 9.00pm\u0007\u0007All complaints received or election enquiries are responded to or acknowledged within 24 hours or by the next business day\u0007% of the total number\u0007100%\u000799%\u00075 of 597 not responded to within 24 hrs\u0007\u0007All advertised polling places are open and ready for polling at 8.00 am and remain open until 6.00 pm on polling day\u0007% of the total number\u0007100%\u0007100%\u0007\u0007\u0007Return of the Writs\u0007Returned by due date specified\u0007By date on the Writ 6 May 2013\u0007Yes\u0007The Writs were returned to the Governor on \u000b5 April 2013\u0007\u0007\n\fAgency Performance (continued)\n Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__16.html (https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/content/documents/Annual_Report_2013.doc)`\n- Annual Performance Against Targets\u000bIndicator\u0007Target\u0007Actual Performance\u0007\u0007Number of fatalities\u00070\u00070\u0007\u0007Lost time injury/disease (LTI/D) \u000bincidence rate\u00070 or 10% reduction on previous year\u00070\u0007\u0007Lost time injury severity rate\u00070 or 10% reduction on previous year\u00070\u0007\u0007Percentage of injured workers returned to work within 28 weeks\u0007Actual percentage result to be reported\u00070\u0007\u0007Percentage of managers trained in occupational safety, health and injury management responsibilities\u0007Greater than or \u000bequal to 50%\u000733%\u0007\u0007\n Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__16.html (https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/content/documents/Annual_Report_2013.doc)`\n- Annual Performance Against Targets (Supplied by RiskCover \u000bafter 30 June)\nIndicator\u0007Target\u0007Actual Performance\u0007\u0007Number of fatalities\u00070\u00070\u0007\u0007Lost time injury/disease (LTI/D) incidence rate\u00070 or 10% reduction on previous year\u00070\u0007\u0007Lost time injury severity rate\u00070 or 10% reduction on previous year\u00070\u0007\u0007Percentage of injured workers returned to work within 28 weeks\u0007Actual percentage result to be reported\u00070\u0007\u0007Percentage of Managers trained in occupational safety, health and injury management responsibilities\u0007Greater than or equal to 50%\u000725%\u0007\u0007\n Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__18.html (https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/content/documents/Annual_Report_2012_Word.doc)`\n- L7 F 1\nM 4 Key Governance Principles\nL8 F 1\nThe Commission’s overall governance follows\nM 3\nthe following key principles:\nNCEO M 1\nAdherence to corporate and public sector\nCEO M 1\ncodes of conduct\nGrand total 76\nStatutory compliance with applicable\nKey Result Area 3 - legislation and regulation\nOur Organisation Ensuring effective internal checks and\ncontrols and the implementation of\nIn managing the Commission our objective is recommendations from internal and\nto be professional, innovative, cost-effective external auditors\nand efficient in all projects and programs,\nContinual monitoring and review of risk\napplying best practice to all we do.\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2020_2021 WAEC Annual Report online vf.pdf)`\n- 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20 2020–21 2020–21\nKey Effectiveness Indicators Variation\nActual Actual Actual Actual Target\nThe number of relevant breaches of\n\"Declaration by Officer\" (Form 1) upheld Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil (a)\nby a Court of Disputed Returns\nPercentage eligible electors on the\n95.26% 96.15% 96.06% 96.54% 96.93% -0.39 (b)\nState Electoral Roll\nPercentage of enrolled State General\nn/a n/a n/a 85.46% 86.60% -1.14%(c)\nelectors voting in Election\nState Elections (or\nBy-election 72.93% n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a(c)\nby-elections) or\nreferenda Referenda n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a(c)\nAverage percentage of enrolled electors\nvoting in local government ordinary\n34.30% 29.50% 28.90% 34.33% 41.61% -7.28%(d)\nand extraordinary postal elections or\nreferenda conducted by the Commission\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2020_2021 WAEC Annual Report online vf.pdf)`\n- [Page 36]\nCONTENTS | PREVIOUS | NEXT\n2017–18 2018–19 2019–20 2020-21 2020-21\nKey Efficiency Indicators Variation\nActual Actual Actual Actual Target\nAverage Cost per Elector of Providing\nElectoral Services (Enrolment and $4.66 $4.34 $3.86 $4.22 $4.38 $0.61(a)\nElection Management)\nAverage Cost per State Election n/a n/a n/a $14.43 $10.78 $3.65(b)\nElector of Conducting\nState General Elections By-election $7.71 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a(b)\n(or By-elections) or\nReferenda Events Referenda n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a(b)\nAverage Cost per Elector of Conducting\nLocal Government Ordinary (or/and\n$2.99 $2.91 $3.70 $4.50 $4.42 $0.08(c)\nExtraordinary) Elections Conducted by\nthe Commission\nNote: (a) The indicator reflects the fixed cost of maintaining readiness for any state elections.\n(b) The indicator reflects actual expenditure incurred conducting State General Elections per elector.\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2020_2021 WAEC Annual Report online vf.pdf)`\n- 39,780\n19.37%\nAchieved highest ever\nManaged the nomination of\nElectoral Education Centre\n(EEC) interactions of 17,702 941\nin Term 4, 2021, representing\n98.76%\na 19.37% increase on the candidates from across the\nprevious year.\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/tp+1729+(2022)+western+australian+electoral+commission+2021-2022+annual+report+final.pdf)`\n- One of those shires,\nthe Shire of Bruce Rock recorded a\n• Maintain an accurate and up to date State\nparticipation rate in excess of 60%.\nelectoral roll and provide a variety of\nquality and timely roll products. • Increased the participation rate for\n2021 Local Government Ordinary\n• Achieve a high level of satisfaction and\nElections to 30.21% from the 2019\ntrust in the competent and impartial\nlevel of 29.1%.\nconduct of all elections for which the\nCommission is responsible. • Effectively managed the nomination of\n941 candidates from across the State\n• Increase community awareness of and\nto contest the 471 local government\nengagement in electoral processes\nvacancies across 98 local governments.\nthrough effective education and public\ninformation programs. • Commenced the process for\nre-registration of all existing registered\nWHAT WE ACHIEVED political parties following legislative\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/tp+1729+(2022)+western+australian+electoral+commission+2021-2022+annual+report+final.pdf)`\n- 2018–19 2019–20 2020–21 2021–22 2021-22\nKey Effectiveness Indicators Variation\nActual Actual Actual Actual Target\nThe number of relevant breaches of\n\"Declaration by Officer\" (Form 1) upheld Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil\nby a Court of Disputed Returns (a)\nPercentage eligible electors on the\n96.15% 96.06% 96.54% 97.40% 96.40% 1.00%\nState Electoral Roll (b)\nPercentage of enrolled State General\nn/a n/a 85.46% n/a\nelectors voting in Election\nState Elections (or\nBy-election n/a n/a n/a n/a\nby-elections) or\nreferenda (c) Referenda n/a n/a n/a n/a\nAverage percentage of enrolled electors\nvoting in Local Government Ordinary\n31.05% 28.90% 34.16% 30.02% 29.70% 0.32%\n(or/and Extraordinary) Elections\nconducted by the Commission (d)\nNote: (a) The number of relevant breaches of “Declaration by Officer’ upheld by a court of Disputed Returns is an indicator which reflects the\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/tp+1729+(2022)+western+australian+electoral+commission+2021-2022+annual+report+final.pdf)`\n- [Page 41]\n2018–19 2019–20 2020-21 2021-22 2021-22\nKey Efficiency Indicators Variation\nActual Actual Actual Actual Target\nAverage Cost per Elector of Providing\nElectoral Services (Enrolment and $4.34 $3.86 $4.22 $4.32 $4.10 ($0.22)\nElection Management) (a)\nAverage Cost per State Election n/a n/a $14.43 n/a n/a\nElector of Conducting\nState General Elections By-election n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a\n(or By-elections) or\nReferenda Events (b) Referenda n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a\nAverage Cost per Elector of Conducting\nLocal Government Ordinary (or/and\n$2.91 $3.70 $4.46 $4.27 $4.52 $0.25\nExtraordinary) Elections Conducted by\nthe Commission (c)\nNote: (a) The indicator reflects the fixed average cost per elector of maintaining readiness for any State election.\n(b) The indicator reflects actual average cost per elector incurred conducting Elections.\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/tp+1729+(2022)+western+australian+electoral+commission+2021-2022+annual+report+final.pdf)`\n- 5.4 Payables\n2022 2021\n($000) ($000)\nCurrent\n164 45\nTrade payables\n104 16\nOther payables\n2,185\nAccrued expenses\n104 66\nAccrued salaries\nTotal current\n372 2,312\nBalance at end of period 372 2,312\nPayables are recognised at the amounts payable when the Commission becomes obliged to make future\npayments as a result of a purchase of assets or services.\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/tp+1729+(2022)+western+australian+electoral+commission+2021-2022+annual+report+final.pdf)`\n- 9.1.3 Statement of Cash Flow Variances\nVariance Variance\nbetween between actual\nVariance Estimate Actual Actual estimate result.s for 2021\nNote 2022 2022 2021 and actual and 2020\n($000) ($000) ($000) ($000) ($000) ($000)\nCash Flows from State Government\nService appropriation 1,a 7,069 8,145 37,038 1,076 (28,893)\nCapital appropriations 22 14 (22) (14)\nHolding account drawdown 267 50 300 (217) (250)\nReceipt paid into Consolidated Account\nOther 17 (17)\nNet cash provided by State Government\n7,375 8,195 37,352 820 (29,157)\nCash Flows from Operating Activities\nPayments\nEmployee benefits b (6,252) {7,116) (12,262) (864) 5,146\nSupplies and services 2,b (4,310) {7,588) (16,412) (3,278) 8,824\nAccommodation 2,b (992) (1 ,335) (2,176) (343) 841\nGrants and subsidies C (20) (17) (5,050) 3 5,033\nGST Payment on purchases 4,d (615) (981) (2,036) (366) 1,055\nOther payments b (648) (787) (846) (139) 59\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/tp+1729+(2022)+western+australian+electoral+commission+2021-2022+annual+report+final.pdf)`\n- [Page 8]\n6\n2022–23\nhighlights\nAchieved\n24,334 98%\n41,830 Western Australian of participating WA\nstudents teachers rated the\nWAEC Electoral\nparticipated in: effectiveness of our\nEducation Centre (EEC)\nelectoral education\ninteractions 107 school elections\nprograms as extremely\nrepresenting a conducted by the EEC\nor very helpful\n4.9% 115 students accessed\nonline electoral\nincrease\nawareness sessions\nPassed Delivered Provided\n1.8 million Electoral education and The Sheriff with\nawareness training to accurate and timely\nelectoral enrolments\n17,496 jury lists for each of\nfor the first time, an increase the 15 jury districts\nof more than\nschool students, trainee\nand provided roll products\n3.75% teachers and adult groups\nto Members of Parliament\nincluding Culturally and\nand various other eligible\nover the previous year\nLinguistically Diverse (CaLD)\nclients\nWestern Australians\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/Publications/WAEC9209 Annual Report 23 v7.pdf)`\n- Provided voting services for State and\nLegislative Council elections in three\ninterstate jurisdictions for the following Achieved 41,830 Electoral Education\nelection events: Centre interactions representing a\n4.9% increase.\n• 2022 South Australian by-election –\nDistrict of Bragg 98.4% of participating WA teachers rated\nthe effectiveness of our electoral education\n• 2022 Tasmanian Legislative Council\nprograms as extremely or very helpful\nby-election – Division of Pembroke\nDelivered electoral education and awareness\n• 2023 Victorian State Election\ntraining to 17,496 school students, trainee\n• 2023 Tasmania Legislative Council\nteachers and adult groups including CaLD\nelections – Divisions of Launceston,\ncommunities.\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/Publications/WAEC9209 Annual Report 23 v7.pdf)`\n\n## Key Metrics\n\n| Values found | Evidence | Source |\n|---|---|---|\n| $500,000 | Negotiation of a new five-year lease is currently ongoing.\u0007\u0007Note 26 Contingent liabilities and contingent assets\u0007\u0007There were no contingent liabilities or contingent assets as at 30 June 2014. \u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007Note 27 Event occuring after the end of the reporting period \n\u0007\u0007There were no events occurring after the end of the reporting date that impact on the financial statements. \u0007\u0007\nNote 28 Explanatory statement\u0007\u0007Significant variations between estimates and act | `pages/annual-reports-index__14.html (https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/content/documents/Annual_Report_2014.doc)` |\n| $29,435,348 , $11,906,244 | The number of local government elections is not clearly known at the budget estimate time, as it is dependent on various factors, such as how many unopposed nominations and electorates can choose not to use the service.\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007Significant variances between actual results for 2014 and 2013\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007The reduction in total appropriation to deliver service from $29,435,348 (2013) to $11,906,244 (2014) resulted from the following decrease in service ex | `pages/annual-reports-index__14.html (https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/content/documents/Annual_Report_2014.doc)` |\n| $000 | [Page 56]\n54\nWESTERN AUSTRALIAN ELECTORAL COMMISSION PRIMARY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS\nWESTERN AUSTRALIAN ELECTORAL COMMISSION PRIMARY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS\nStatement of comprehensive income\nStatement of financial position\nFor the year ended 30 June 2023\nStatement of comprehensive income\nAs at 30 June 2023\nFor the year ended 30 June 2023\n2023 2022 2023 2022\nNotes ($000) ($000) Notes ($000) ($000)\nCOST OF SERVICES ASSETS\nExpenses\nCurrent Assets\nEmployee | `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/Publications/WAEC9209 Annual Report 23 v7.pdf)` |\n| $000 | \u00072013\u00072012\u0007\u0007\u0007 $000 \u0007 $000 \u0007\u0007Note 8: Depreciation and amortisation expense\u0007\u0007Depreciation\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007Equipment\u0007\u0007 25 \u0007 21 \u0007\u0007Computer hardware\u0007\u0007 31 \u0007 27 \u0007\u0007Total Depreciation\u0007\u0007 56 \u0007 48 \u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007Amortisation\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007Intangible assets\u0007\u0007 154 \u0007 90 \u0007\u0007Total amortisation\u0007\u0007 154 \u0007 90 \u0007\u0007Total depreciation and amortisation\u0007\u0007 210 \u0007 138 \u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007Note 9: Accommodation expenses\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007Leases rentals\u0007\u0007 2,036 \u0007 1,372 \u0007\u0007Repairs and maintenance\u0007\u0007 305 \u0007 5 \u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007 2,341 \u0007 1,377 \u0007\u0007Note 10: | `pages/annual-reports-index__16.html (https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/content/documents/Annual_Report_2013.doc)` |\n| $000 | [Page 60]\n58\nWESTERN AUSTRALIAN ELECTORAL COMMISSION PRIMARY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS\nAdministered schedules\nAdministered Schedules\nAdministered income & expenses\nSummary of consolidated account appropriations\nFor the year ended 30 June 2023 For the year ended 30 June 2023\nAdministered income and expenses\n2023 2023 2023 2023 2023\nFor the year ended 30 June 2023\nBudget Supplementary Revised\nNotes 2023 2022\nEstimate Funding Budget Actual Variance\n($000 | `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/Publications/WAEC9209 Annual Report 23 v7.pdf)` |\n| $0.7 million, $0.3 million, 0.7 million, 0.3 million | 7) The appropriation budget was lower than the actual due to recovery of additional funding of $0.7 million for the North West Central By-\nelection plus recovery of salary increases of $0.3 million, offset by $0.3 million not required for 'Election Commitment related to\nimproved transparency for donation disclosure' pending passage of legislative amendments. | `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/Publications/WAEC9209 Annual Report 23 v7.pdf)` |\n| $17.8 million, 17.8 million | In a sworn interview on 12 June 2025, Ms Wood, in summary deposed:\n(a) She accepted responsibility for the reduction in the number of TEWs requested\nfrom PSK to staff Polling Places on Election Day, from 7,900 estimated as being\nrequired, to the number actually requested (5,276) and supplied;\n(b) She reduced the number to keep the cost of the election within the total budget of\n$17.8 million for the 2025 SGE\n(c) Had the budget been sufficiently i | `reviews/Final-20Report-20Inquiry-20into-20delivery-20of-202025-20state-20election.pdf (https://www.parliament.wa.gov.au/WebCMS/webcms.nsf/resources/file-tp---final-report-on-delivery-of-2025-state-elections/$file/Final%20Report%20Inquiry%20into%20delivery%20of%202025%20state%20election.pdf)` |\n| $1,023,120 , $634,871 | In accordance with the most recent determination, as quantified in the 2015-16 Budget Statements, the Commission retained $1,023,120 in 2016 ($634,871 in 2015) from the following:\nSale of roll products; and\nOther departmental revenue (predominantly from the conduct of fee-for-service local government elections). | `pages/annual-reports-index__10.html (https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/content/documents/Annual%20Report%202015.doc)` |\n| $4,044,747 , $453,000 | In accordance with the determination specified in the 2013�14 Budget Statements, the Commission retained $4,044,747 in 2014 ($453,000 in 2013) from the following:\n� Sale of roll products; and\n� Other departmental revenue (predominantly from the conduct of fee-for-service local government elections). | `pages/annual-reports-index__14.html (https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/content/documents/Annual_Report_2014.doc)` |\n| $000 | See also Note 31 'Remuneration of auditor'.\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007Note 12 Other revenue\u0007\u00072014\u00072013\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007 $000 \u0007 $000 \u0007\u0007Local Government Elections\u0007\u00073,575\u0007115\u0007\u0007Other Elections\u0007\u0007412\u0007201\u0007\u0007Sale of Roll Products /General Revenue\u0007\u000746\u0007137\u0007\u0007Other revenue(a)\u0007\u000712\u0007-\u0007\u0007\u0007\u00074,045\u0007453\u0007\u0007(a) Recouping of services performed by WAEC staff to AEC\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007Note 13 Income from State Government\u0007\u00072014\u00072013\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007 $000 \u0007 $000 \u0007\u0007Appropriation received during the period\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007Service appropriations(a)\u0007\u00077 | `pages/annual-reports-index__14.html (https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/content/documents/Annual_Report_2014.doc)` |\n| $453,000 , $3,383,000 | In accordance with the determination specified in the 2012 2013 Budget Statements, the Commission retained $453,000 in 2013 ($3,383,000 in 2012) from the following:\n� sale of roll products; and\n� other departmental revenue (predominantly from the conduct of fee-for-service local government elections). | `pages/annual-reports-index__16.html (https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/content/documents/Annual_Report_2013.doc)` |\n| $500,000, $000, $1.7million, $3.8million | Significant variations are considered to be those greater than 10% or $500,000.\u0007\u0007\u00072013\u00072013\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007Estimate\u0007Actual\u0007Variance\u0007\u0007\u0007$000\u0007$000\u0007$000\u0007\u0007Significant variations between estimates and actual for 2013\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007Total appropriation provided to deliver services for the year\u000723,918\u000729,558\u0007-5,640\u0007\u0007The variance is the result of supplementary funding of $1.7million and political \u000bfunding grants of $3.8million being brought forward from 2013-14, for the State | `pages/annual-reports-index__16.html (https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/content/documents/Annual_Report_2013.doc)` |\n| $000, $500,000 | \u00072012\u00072011\u0007\u0007\u0007$000\u0007$000\u0007\u000727 Contingent liabilities and contingent assets\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007The Commission has no contingent liabilities or contingent assets. \u0007\u000728 Events occurring after the end of the reporting period\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007The Commission is not aware of any matters or circumstances that have arisen since the end \u000bof the reporting period to the date of this report which have significantly affected or may \u000bsignificantly affect, the activities of the Commission, the | `pages/annual-reports-index__18.html (https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/content/documents/Annual_Report_2012_Word.doc)` |\n| $1.2 million, $0.3 million, 1.2 million, 0.3 million | 4) The appropriation budget was higher than the actual due to Supplementary Funding of $1.2 million received during the year from\nGovernment offset by $0.3 million not required for 'Election Commitment related to improved transparency for donation\ndisclosure' pending passage of legislative amendments. | `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/tp+1729+(2022)+western+australian+electoral+commission+2021-2022+annual+report+final.pdf)` |\n| $000 | [Page 48]\nStatement of comprehensive income\nFor the year ended 30 June 2022\n2022 2021\nNotes ($000} ($000}\nCost of services\nExpenses\nEmployee benefits expenses 2.1( a) 7,040 12,599\nSupplies and services 2.3 6,364 18,216\nDepreciation and amortisation expenses 4.1.1, 4.2.1, 4.3 630 499\nFinance costs 6.2 2 1\nAccommodation expenses 2.3 1,216 2,300\nGrants and subsidies 2.2 17 5,050\nother expenses 2.3 710 885\nTotal cost of services 15,979 39,550\nIncome | `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/tp+1729+(2022)+western+australian+electoral+commission+2021-2022+annual+report+final.pdf)` |\n| $000 | 9.1.1 Statement of comprehensive income variances\nVariance Variance\nbetween between actual\nVariance Estimate Actual Actual actual and results for 2022\nNote 2022 2022 2021 estimate and 2021\n($000) ($000) ($000) ($000) ($000) ($000)\nExpenses\nEmployee benefits expense 1,a 6,227 7,040 12,599 813 (5,559)\nSupplies and services 2.a 4,495 6,364 18,216 1,869 (11,852)\nAccommodation expense a 992 1,216 2,300 224 (1 ,084)\nDepreciation and amortisation expens | `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/tp+1729+(2022)+western+australian+electoral+commission+2021-2022+annual+report+final.pdf)` |\n| $000 | The primary income\nConsultants and contractors 2,446 2,530 received by the Commission and the relevant notes are:\nConsumables 246 389\nTravel 198 90\nNotes\nOther 75 70\nIncome from State Government 3.1\nTotal supplies and services expenses 3,853 6,364\nOther revenue 3.2\nAccommodation expenses\nRental 1,181 1,181\n3.1 Income from State Government\nRepairs and maintenance 62 35\n2023 2022\nTotal accommodation expenses 1,243 1,216\n($000) ($000)\nOther\nAudit fe | `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/Publications/WAEC9209 Annual Report 23 v7.pdf)` |\n| $4.66 , $4.34 , $3.86 , $4.22 , $4.38 , $0.61 | [Page 36]\nCONTENTS \\| PREVIOUS \\| NEXT\n2017–18 2018–19 2019–20 2020-21 2020-21\nKey Efficiency Indicators Variation\nActual Actual Actual Actual Target\nAverage Cost per Elector of Providing\nElectoral Services (Enrolment and $4.66 $4.34 $3.86 $4.22 $4.38 $0.61(a)\nElection Management)\nAverage Cost per State Election n/a n/a n/a $14.43 $10.78 $3.65(b)\nElector of Conducting\nState General Elections By-election $7.71 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a(b)\n(or By-elections | `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2020_2021 WAEC Annual Report online vf.pdf)` |\n| $4.34 , $3.86 , $4.22 , $4.32 , $4.10 , $0.22 | [Page 41]\n2018–19 2019–20 2020-21 2021-22 2021-22\nKey Efficiency Indicators Variation\nActual Actual Actual Actual Target\nAverage Cost per Elector of Providing\nElectoral Services (Enrolment and $4.34 $3.86 $4.22 $4.32 $4.10 ($0.22)\nElection Management) (a)\nAverage Cost per State Election n/a n/a $14.43 n/a n/a\nElector of Conducting\nState General Elections By-election n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a\n(or By-elections) or\nReferenda Events (b) Referenda n/a n/a n | `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/tp+1729+(2022)+western+australian+electoral+commission+2021-2022+annual+report+final.pdf)` |\n| $000 | 5.4 Payables\n2022 2021\n($000) ($000)\nCurrent\n164 45\nTrade payables\n104 16\nOther payables\n2,185\nAccrued expenses\n104 66\nAccrued salaries\nTotal current\n372 2,312\nBalance at end of period 372 2,312\nPayables are recognised at the amounts payable when the Commission becomes obliged to make future\npayments as a result of a purchase of assets or services. | `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/tp+1729+(2022)+western+australian+electoral+commission+2021-2022+annual+report+final.pdf)` |\n\n## Key Achievements\n\n- [Page 8]\n6\n2022–23\nhighlights\nAchieved\n24,334 98%\n41,830 Western Australian of participating WA\nstudents teachers rated the\nWAEC Electoral\nparticipated in: effectiveness of our\nEducation Centre (EEC)\nelectoral education\ninteractions 107 school elections\nprograms as extremely\nrepresenting a conducted by the EEC\nor very helpful\n4.9% 115 students accessed\nonline electoral\nincrease\nawareness sessions\nPassed Delivered Provided\n1.8 million Electoral education and The Sheriff with\nawareness training to accurate and timely\nelectoral enrolments\n17,496 jury lists for each of\nfor the first time, an increase the 15 jury districts\nof more than\nschool students, trainee\nand provided roll products\n3.75% teachers and adult groups\nto Members of Parliament\nincluding Culturally and\nand various other eligible\nover the previous year\nLinguistically Diverse (CaLD)\nclients\nWestern Australians\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/Publications/WAEC9209 Annual Report 23 v7.pdf)`\n- [Page 3]\nCONTENTS | PREVIOUS | NEXT\nContents\nFOREWORD 4\nTHE YEAR IN REVIEW & LOOKING TO THE FUTURE 5\nCONTENTS | PREVIOUS | NEXT\n2020–21 in Review 5\nLooking Ahead 7\n2020–21 Highlights 8\nWHO WE ARE & WHAT WE DO 9\nWho we are 9\nOur purpose 9\nWhat we do 9\nOur values 10\nStrategic Objectives 2020–2025 11\nSTRUCTURE & GOVERNANCE 13\nThe Electoral Commissioner 13\nCorporate Executive 13\nOrganisational Structure 13\nCommittees – Internal 15\nCommittees & Working Groups – External 15\nAGENCY PERFORMANCE 17\nSummary of Key Results & Achievements 17\nOutputs and Results 18\nOutput 1 – Election Management 18\nOutput 2 – Electoral Roll Management 19\nOutput 3 – Electoral Awareness & Engagement 19\nKey Results Area 1 – Our Clients 21\nKey Results Area 2 – Our People 22\nKey Results Area 3 – The Organisation 23\nDISCLOSURE & LEGAL COMPLIANCE 26\nCompliance with Relevant Legislation 26\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2020_2021 WAEC Annual Report online vf.pdf)`\n- [Page 7]\nTHE YEAR IN REVIEW & LOOKING TO THE FUTURE\n2021–2022 HIGHLIGHTS\nConducted 98 elections 1,300\nfor local governments at\nthe October 2021 Local\nDevelopment of more online\nGovernment Ordinary Elections\nDelivered electoral\nmaterials during the reporting\n(including Cocos (Keeling)\neducation and awareness\nperiod allowed an additional\nIslands for the first time),\n1,300 students access to to some 39,780 school\ndistributing over\nelectoral awareness sessions. students, trainee teachers\n1.6 and other adult groups\nincluding culturally &\nlinguistically diverse (CaLD),\nmillion\nparticipating in Electoral\nEducation Centre programs.\nvoting packages via post.\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/tp+1729+(2022)+western+australian+electoral+commission+2021-2022+annual+report+final.pdf)`\n- Provided voting services for State and\nLegislative Council elections in three\ninterstate jurisdictions for the following Achieved 41,830 Electoral Education\nelection events: Centre interactions representing a\n4.9% increase.\n• 2022 South Australian by-election –\nDistrict of Bragg 98.4% of participating WA teachers rated\nthe effectiveness of our electoral education\n• 2022 Tasmanian Legislative Council\nprograms as extremely or very helpful\nby-election – Division of Pembroke\nDelivered electoral education and awareness\n• 2023 Victorian State Election\ntraining to 17,496 school students, trainee\n• 2023 Tasmania Legislative Council\nteachers and adult groups including CaLD\nelections – Divisions of Launceston,\ncommunities.\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/Publications/WAEC9209 Annual Report 23 v7.pdf)`\n- [Page 40]\n38\nDisclosure & legal compliance\nWork health & safety\nWestern Australia’s Work Health and Safety The Commission has a Health and Safety\nAct 2020 was implemented in March 2022, Committee which meets regularly to discuss\nreplacing the Occupational Safety and Health work health and safety related issues including:\nAct 1984 and other related Acts that contained\n• having a positive safety culture and\noccupational health and safety provisions.\nstrong safety management system that\nThe Commission and its leadership team is encourages and supports staff to apply\ncommitted to the following aims of the new relevant procedures and processes to protect\nlegislation, namely to: themselves and others from harm;\n• protect the health and safety of workers and • championing at senior leadership levels\nother people by eliminating or minimising risks healthy and safe workplaces; and\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/Publications/WAEC9209 Annual Report 23 v7.pdf)`\n- [Page 4]\n2\nContents\nAgency Organisational\nOverview performance structure\nFrom the Commissioner 4 Rockingham by-election 12 WA Electoral Commission\nDivisions 26\nWhat we do 6 Rockingham by-election\nat a glance 14 Organisational chart 28\nOur purpose and values 7\n2023 Local Government Committees and Working\n2020-25 Strategic objectives 8\nOrdinary Elections 15 Groups 29\n2023-24 Highlights 10\n2023 Local Government Cross-jurisdictional\nOrdinary Elections at a glance 17 collaboration 30\n2024 Local Government Internship program 30\nExtraordinary Elections 18\nCommission workforce 31\nNon-parliamentary elections 20\nInterstate and international\nelections 20\nCommunity engagement 21\nElectoral Education Centre 22\nLegislation and governance 24\nWestern Australian Electoral Commission 2023–24 Annual Report\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/Annual Report 2023-2024.pdf)`\n- [Page 26]\n24\nAgency performance\nLegislation and governance Legislative Council changes\nThe Commission continued to progress work\nElectoral reforms\non changes necessary to support earlier\nThis year marked a significant milestone legislative reform to the Legislative Council,\nfor the Commission with the Parliament which will see a new upper house voting system\npassing amendments to the Electoral Act introduced for the 2025 State Election following\n1907 in December 2023.\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/Annual Report 2023-2024.pdf)`\n- Whilst ROs continued to be appointed by WAEC (now overseen by the RO Manager),\nROs no longer had the ability to independently recruit TEWs for the 2025 SGE using the\nState Government BigRedSky platform that had been utilised in previous elections.144\nInstead, ROs now had a limited ability to source senior polling staff (which included\nDeclaration Issuing Officers, Assistant POs and POs, as well as all Early Issuing Officers,\nEarly Assistant POs and Early POs), with the balance of TEWs being supplied by PSK\naccording to the numbers requested by WAEC.145 The RO Manager observed that PSK\nhad less personnel engaged in recruitment, compared with the ROs who had done this\nwork previously - 15 PSK recruitment consultants, as opposed to 59 ROs.146 During a\nmeeting with the Director of Election Operations in early February 2024, the RO\n Source: `reviews/Final-20Report-20Inquiry-20into-20delivery-20of-202025-20state-20election.pdf (https://www.parliament.wa.gov.au/WebCMS/webcms.nsf/resources/file-tp---final-report-on-delivery-of-2025-state-elections/$file/Final%20Report%20Inquiry%20into%20delivery%20of%202025%20state%20election.pdf)`\n- Table of Contents\nThe Western Australian Electoral Commission 2\nThis report 2\nLetter of transmittal 2\nContact details 2\nAbout us 3\nOur Purpose 3\nOur Vision 3\nOur Values 3\nWho we are 3\nWhat we do 3\nAbout this annual report 4\nTable of Contents 5\nOverview of the Agency 6\nCommissioner�s Overview 6\nElection Operations 6\nLegislation 6\nStaffing 6\nInformation Technology 7\nEnrolment 7\nHighlights 2010�11 7\nSignificant Issues Impacting the Agency 8 \nLooking to the Future 8\nResponsible Minister 9\nEnabling Legislation 9\nLegislation Administered 9 \nThe Electoral Commissioner and Deputy Electoral Commissioner 9\nManagement Team 10\nOrganisational Chart 11\nAgency Performance 12\nPerformance Management Framework 12\nAlignment with the State�s Outcome Based \u000bManagement Framework 12\nCommission Outcome and Outputs 13\n Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__16.html (https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/content/documents/Annual_Report_2013.doc)`\n- It also served to highlight the special role of the\nCommission’s Electoral Education Centre, as\nthe only jurisdiction outside of Canberra to have\nsuch a centre.\n“\nThe Electoral Education Centre\ndelivered electoral education to almost\n40,000 community members”\nWestern Australian Electoral Commission 2023–24 Annual Report\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/Annual Report 2023-2024.pdf)`\n- [Page 8]\nCONTENTS | PREVIOUS | NEXT\n2020–2021 Highlights\n585,234\n216,457\nelectors voted early in person at the\nState election achieving highest ever electors voted early by post at the\nearly voting numbers and record low 2021 State election.\ninformality.\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2020_2021 WAEC Annual Report online vf.pdf)`\n- [Page 11]\nCONTENTS | PREVIOUS | NEXT\nStrategic Objectives 2020–2025\nThe Commission has delivered successful election results for generations – that will continue –\nbut while delivering our trusted and experienced management of election events for all Western\nAustralians, in the period 2020–2025 we also want to focus on:\nGOAL 1 GOAL 2\nA modern electoral system that is: An organisation that is:\nSecure from interference Connected\nAble to adapt to customer Professional\nneeds\nSupported by modern legislation Demonstrating a positive\nworking environment\nBased on high awareness Recognising and celebrating\nand participation from the success.\ncommunity.\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2020_2021 WAEC Annual Report online vf.pdf)`\n\n## Key Issues, Risks, and Recommendations\n\n- L7 F 1\nM 4 Key Governance Principles\nL8 F 1\nThe Commission’s overall governance follows\nM 3\nthe following key principles:\nNCEO M 1\nAdherence to corporate and public sector\nCEO M 1\ncodes of conduct\nGrand total 76\nStatutory compliance with applicable\nKey Result Area 3 - legislation and regulation\nOur Organisation Ensuring effective internal checks and\ncontrols and the implementation of\nIn managing the Commission our objective is recommendations from internal and\nto be professional, innovative, cost-effective external auditors\nand efficient in all projects and programs,\nContinual monitoring and review of risk\napplying best practice to all we do.\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2020_2021 WAEC Annual Report online vf.pdf)`\n- [Page 40]\n38\nDisclosure & legal compliance\nWork health & safety\nWestern Australia’s Work Health and Safety The Commission has a Health and Safety\nAct 2020 was implemented in March 2022, Committee which meets regularly to discuss\nreplacing the Occupational Safety and Health work health and safety related issues including:\nAct 1984 and other related Acts that contained\n• having a positive safety culture and\noccupational health and safety provisions.\nstrong safety management system that\nThe Commission and its leadership team is encourages and supports staff to apply\ncommitted to the following aims of the new relevant procedures and processes to protect\nlegislation, namely to: themselves and others from harm;\n• protect the health and safety of workers and • championing at senior leadership levels\nother people by eliminating or minimising risks healthy and safe workplaces; and\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/Publications/WAEC9209 Annual Report 23 v7.pdf)`\n- Other 181 75\nTotal supplies and services expenses 12,139 3,853\n2024 2023\nAccommodation expenses\nEmployment on-cost provision ($000) ($000)\nOffice Rental 1,072 1,181\nCarrying amount at start of period 22 17\nAdditional/(reversals of) provisions recognised (1) 5 Other accomodation expense 136 62\nCarrying amount at end of period 21 22 Total accommodation expenses 1,208 1,243\nOther expenses\nKey sources of estimation uncertainty – long service leave Audit fees(a) 121 87\nRepairs and maintenance 18 535\nKey estimates and assumptions concerning the future are based on historical experience and various other Other expenses 5 15\nfactors that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amount of assets and Total other expenses(b) 144 637\nliabilities within the next financial year.\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/Annual Report 2023-2024.pdf)`\n- [Page 41]\nfor the provision of TEWs, one of which was PSK’s “Net Profit Percentage” of 5.65%,\ncovering an allowance for Accounting and Finance, Audit, Legal, Marketing, Corporate\nOverhead, HR and Industrial Relations; and details of a 3.5% “Gross Margin\nPercentage”, which included 0.25% for “Volume Risk Margin.67\n89.\n Source: `reviews/Final-20Report-20Inquiry-20into-20delivery-20of-202025-20state-20election.pdf (https://www.parliament.wa.gov.au/WebCMS/webcms.nsf/resources/file-tp---final-report-on-delivery-of-2025-state-elections/$file/Final%20Report%20Inquiry%20into%20delivery%20of%202025%20state%20election.pdf)`\n- [pages 41,42,43,44]\n“Net Profit Percentage” of 5.65%,\ncovering an allowance for Accounting and Finance, Audit, Legal, Marketing, Corporate\nOverhead, HR and Industrial Relations; and details of a 3.5% “Gross Margin\nPercentage”, which included 0.25% for “Volume Risk Margin.67\n89.\n Source: `reviews/Final-20Report-20Inquiry-20into-20delivery-20of-202025-20state-20election.pdf (https://www.parliament.wa.gov.au/WebCMS/webcms.nsf/resources/file-tp---final-report-on-delivery-of-2025-state-elections/$file/Final%20Report%20Inquiry%20into%20delivery%20of%202025%20state%20election.pdf)`\n- [Page 24]\nCONTENTS | PREVIOUS | NEXT\nRisk Management Allowing electors to identify where they voted\nthrough the SafeWA app also assisted the\nThe Commission’s inaugural independent\nHealth Department in contact tracing efforts\ninternal audit committee met late in 2019/20\nhad they been required.\nto set out the internal audit priorities for\nthe 2020/2021 year.\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2020_2021 WAEC Annual Report online vf.pdf)`\n- [pages 4,5,6]\nbe requested to The WA Electoral Commission will ensure that\nby contacting ROs before supplies run out. implement this recommendation ahead of the new training materials clearly set out areas of\n15 2029 State General Election. risk that may occur on Election Day and provide\nguidance to POs on appropriate risk mitigation\nstrategies.\n Source: `reviews/WAEC-Recommendations-table.pdf (https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/special-inquiry/waec and government response/WAEC Recommendations table.pdf)`\n- Commission’s risk register and implementing\nOutside of the peak organisation, electoral\nrecommendations from a 2020 internal audit.\ncommission staff from Australia and New\nZealand also collaborate in several sub\nELECTION MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE\ncommittees.\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/tp+1729+(2022)+western+australian+electoral+commission+2021-2022+annual+report+final.pdf)`\n- [Page 35]\nThe Year Who We Are Structure & Agency Disclosure & Key Performance Financial\nin Review & What We Do Governance Performance Legal Compliance Indicators Statements 33\nAgency performance\nRisk management Information &\ncommunications technology\nThe Commission’s Internal Audit Committee\nmet three times during the 2022-2023.\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/Publications/WAEC9209 Annual Report 23 v7.pdf)`\n- It has been asserted repeatedly that wait times and queueing delays during the 2025\nSGE at some Polling Places on Election Day were primarily a consequence of Polling\nPlaces being understaffed.286 WAEC has informed the Inquiry that out of 412 complaints\nit has received, 165 related to long queues and excessive wait times.287 A detailed\nsummary of the extent of this issue is contained in chapter 6 of this Report.\n Source: `reviews/Final-20Report-20Inquiry-20into-20delivery-20of-202025-20state-20election.pdf (https://www.parliament.wa.gov.au/WebCMS/webcms.nsf/resources/file-tp---final-report-on-delivery-of-2025-state-elections/$file/Final%20Report%20Inquiry%20into%20delivery%20of%202025%20state%20election.pdf)`\n- [Page 30]\nFINANCIAL MANAGEMENT The key issues raised in complaints and\nfeedback for the Local Government Elections\nThe Commission has an annual operational\nwere as follows:\nbudget of approximately $8 million,\nsupplemented by approximately $18.5 • WAEC Operations (34%)\nmillion for State Government Elections • Candidate Conduct (24%)\nand approximately $5.6 million for Local\n• Election Material (17%)\nGovernment biennial Elections in the years\n• Electoral Rolls (8%)\nthat they fall due.\n• Candidacy (6%)\nFor 2021–22, the Commission incurred total\n• Other (11%).\ncosts of approximately $16 million, which\n84% of complaints and queries received during\nincluded costs for the Local Government\nthe 2021 Local Government Elections were\nOrdinary Elections.\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/tp+1729+(2022)+western+australian+electoral+commission+2021-2022+annual+report+final.pdf)`\n- LOST TIME\nLOST TIME\nSEVERE INJURY\nThe Commission has a Health and Safety PERIOD FATALITIES INJURY OR\nCLAIMS SEVERITY\nDISEASE\nCommittee which meets regularly to discuss RATE\nwork health and safety related issues\nincluding: 01/07/2017 to\n0 0 0 0\n30/06/2018\n• having a positive safety culture and\nstrong safety management system that 01/07/2018\nencourages and supports staff to apply to 0 0 0 0\n30/06/2019\nrelevant procedures and processes to\nprotect themselves and others from harm; 01/07/2019\nto 0 0 0 0\n• championing at senior leadership levels 30/06/2020\nhealthy and safe workplaces; and\n01/07/2020\n• providing and promoting resources, to 0 0 0 0\n30/06/2021\nsupport and training so all staff can carry\nout their work safely and achieve safety 01/07/2021\noutcomes. to 0 0 0 0\n30/06/2022\nThe Commission has also provided access to\nthe following preventative health benefits to\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/tp+1729+(2022)+western+australian+electoral+commission+2021-2022+annual+report+final.pdf)`\n- To address\ncompared to 24.3% in 2021 and 24.8% in 2019.\nthis challenge, the Commission focused on\nclear communication of priority messages Of the 544,895 returned postal voting packages,\n(what people needed to know at that time) 2.3% (12,358) were rejected, primarily due to\nand worked closely with local government the declaration being unsigned or missing.\nstakeholders to better coordinate local\nOur team\ngovernment election messaging.\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/Annual Report 2023-2024.pdf)`\n- For the year ended 30 June 2025\nThese annual financial statements were authorised for issue by the Accountable Authority of the Western\nNotes 2025 2024 Australian Electoral Commission on 13 October 2025.\n($000) ($000)\nIncome Statement of compliance\nFor transfer:\nThe financial statements are general purpose financial statements which have been prepared in accordance with\nRegulatory fees and other charges 9.2 67 73\nAustralian Accounting Standards - Simplified Disclosures, the Conceptual Framework, and other authoritative\nTotal administered income 67 73 pronouncements of the Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB) as modified by Treasurer’s Instructions.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/WAEC9500 Annual Report 24-25.pdf)`\n\n## Corporate Values and Operating Culture\n\n- [Page 4]\nContents\nOverview 3 Legal compliance 26\nForeword 3 Ministerial directives 27\nAbout the Western Australian Freedom of information 27\nElectoral Commission 4\nWork health and safety and\nOur purpose 5 injury management 27\nOur values 5 WA multicultural policy framework 28\n2020–25 Strategic objectives 5 Disability access and inclusion\nplan outcomes 29\nYear in review 2024–25 6\nCompliance with public sector standards\nAgency performance 8 and ethical codes 30\nRecord keeping plans 30\n2025 Western Australian State election 9 Workforce inclusiveness 30\n2025 State election at a glance 13\nFinancial disclosures 31\nInitiatives and projects 14\nBoard and committee remuneration 31\n2025 local government elections 16\nOther disclosures and legal requirements 32\nCourt of Disputed Returns –\nCredit cards 32\nFremantle election outcome 16\nAct of grace payments 32\nNon-parliamentary elections 17\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/WAEC9500 Annual Report 24-25.pdf)`\n- New staff\nCommission staff must adhere to the Public members are notified of their responsibilities\nSector Commissioner’s Instruction 40: Ethical and best practices for record keeping during\nFoundations which outlines the core values of their induction process with their line manager.\nintegrity, impartiality, respect for others and trust Electronic records remain accessible through\nand accountability. the Commission’s intranet and document\nmanagement system.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/WAEC9500 Annual Report 24-25.pdf)`\n- All staff are expected to be\naware of and abide by the Commission’s Code\nof Conduct, which provides practical guidance\non a range of ethical issues and reinforces the\nCommission’s commitment to transparency,\naccountability, professionalism, respect,\ncustomer focus and collaboration.\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2020_2021 WAEC Annual Report online vf.pdf)`\n- All staff are expected to act\nconsistently with the Commission’s Code of\nConduct, which provides practical guidance\non a range of ethical issues and reinforces the\nCommission’s commitment to transparency,\naccountability, professionalism, respect,\ncustomer focus and collaboration.\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/tp+1729+(2022)+western+australian+electoral+commission+2021-2022+annual+report+final.pdf)`\n- [Page 4]\n2\nContents\nAgency Organisational\nOverview performance structure\nFrom the Commissioner 4 Rockingham by-election 12 WA Electoral Commission\nDivisions 26\nWhat we do 6 Rockingham by-election\nat a glance 14 Organisational chart 28\nOur purpose and values 7\n2023 Local Government Committees and Working\n2020-25 Strategic objectives 8\nOrdinary Elections 15 Groups 29\n2023-24 Highlights 10\n2023 Local Government Cross-jurisdictional\nOrdinary Elections at a glance 17 collaboration 30\n2024 Local Government Internship program 30\nExtraordinary Elections 18\nCommission workforce 31\nNon-parliamentary elections 20\nInterstate and international\nelections 20\nCommunity engagement 21\nElectoral Education Centre 22\nLegislation and governance 24\nWestern Australian Electoral Commission 2023–24 Annual Report\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/Annual Report 2023-2024.pdf)`\n- All staff are expected to be aware of and abide by the Code, which provides practical guidance on a range of ethical issues and reinforces the Commission�s commitment to transparency, accountability, professionalism, respect, customer focus and collaboration.\n Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__10.html (https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/content/documents/Annual%20Report%202015.doc)`\n- \u00072012\u00072011\u0007\u0007\u0007$000\u0007$000\u0007\u0007(b) Where assets or services have been received free of charge or for nominal cost, the Commission recognised revenues (except where the contributions of assets or services are recognised as assets or expenses, as applicable, in the nature of contributions by owners in which case the Commission shall make a direct adjustment to equity) equivalent to the fair value of those services that can be reliably determined and which would have been purchased if not donated, and those fair values shall be recognised as assets or expenses, as applicable.\u0007\u0007\u000714 Cash and cash equivalents\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007Current\u0007 717 \u0007 808 \u0007\u0007Cash at Bank\u0007 717 \u0007 808 \u0007\u000715 Restricted Cash and cash equivalents\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007Salaries suspense account with Treasury\u0007 88 \u0007 58 \u0007\u0007(a) Amount held in the suspense account is only to be used for the purpose of meeting \u000bthe 27th pay in a financial year that occurs every 11 years.\n Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__18.html (https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/content/documents/Annual_Report_2012_Word.doc)`\n- [Page 7]\nAgency Organisational Legal Key Performance Financial\nOverview performance structure compliance Indicators statements\nOverview\nOur purpose\nTo provide Western Australians with an electoral experience that\nthey understand, trust and can access easily and efficiently\nOur values\nImpartial Professional Respectful\nOur electoral outcomes Our work will be at the Our relationships will be\nwill not be influenced by highest standards for ethics, courteous, honest and\nothers accuracy and efficiency fair with all\nInnovative Collaborative\nOur systems and As a team we will\nprocesses will adapt to consult and test new\ncustomer needs ideas with customers\n2020–25 Strategic objectives\nThe Commission’s work during this reporting period was guided by the\n2020–25 Strategic objectives, which is now approaching the end of its cycle.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/WAEC9500 Annual Report 24-25.pdf)`\n\n## Global Ideas and Case Study Inputs\n\n_No global-intelligence source text found yet. Run `CLAUDE/global-ideas-scraper.py ` to populate case-study sources._\n\n## Source Artifacts Used\n\n- `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf` - annual-reports - https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2020_2021 WAEC Annual Report online vf.pdf\n- `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf` - annual-reports - https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/tp+1729+(2022)+western+australian+electoral+commission+2021-2022+annual+report+final.pdf\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf` - annual-reports - https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/Publications/WAEC9209 Annual Report 23 v7.pdf\n- `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf` - annual-reports - https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/Annual Report 2023-2024.pdf\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf` - annual-reports - https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/WAEC9500 Annual Report 24-25.pdf\n- `strategies/Crowded-Places-Strategy.pdf` - strategies - https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/content/SGE 2021/2020-2021 content/Crowded Places Strategy.pdf\n- `reviews/V2-Michael---Minister-version---Special-Inquiry-Implementation-Plan.pdf` - reviews - https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/special-inquiry/waec and government response/V2 Michael - Minister version - Special Inquiry Implementation Plan.pdf\n- `reviews/WAEC-Recommendations-table.pdf` - reviews - https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/special-inquiry/waec and government response/WAEC Recommendations table.pdf\n- `reviews/WAEC-response-covering-statement-FINAL-2-1.pdf` - reviews - https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/special-inquiry/waec and government response/WAEC response covering statement FINAL 2 1.pdf\n- `reviews/Final-20Report-20Inquiry-20into-20delivery-20of-202025-20state-20election.pdf` - reviews - https://www.parliament.wa.gov.au/WebCMS/webcms.nsf/resources/file-tp---final-report-on-delivery-of-2025-state-elections/$file/Final%20Report%20Inquiry%20into%20delivery%20of%202025%20state%20election.pdf\n- `pages/about.html` - pages - https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/about-us\n- `pages/announcements-index.html` - pages - https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/about-us/freedom-information/information-statement\n- `pages/annual-reports-index.html` - pages - https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/about-us/publications/annual-reports\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__00.html` - pages - https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/WAEC9500 Annual Report 24-25.pdf\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__01.html` - pages - https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/Annual Report 2023-2024.pdf\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__02.html` - pages - https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/Publications/WAEC9209 Annual Report 23 v7.pdf\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__03.html` - pages - https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/tp+1729+(2022)+western+australian+electoral+commission+2021-2022+annual+report+final.pdf\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__04.html` - pages - https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2020_2021 WAEC Annual Report online vf.pdf\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__05.html` - pages - https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/content/SGE 2021/2020-2021 content/19_20_WAEC_Annual Report.pdf\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__06.html` - pages - https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2018_19 WAEC Annual Report onlinevf2.pdf\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__07.html` - pages - https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/WAEC 2017_18 Annual Report FINAL online.pdf\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__08.html` - pages - https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/content/2016_17_AR _FINAL_online3.pdf\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__09.html` - pages - https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/content/documents/Annual_Report_2015_0.pdf\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__10.html` - pages - https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/content/documents/Annual%20Report%202015.doc\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__11.html` - pages - https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/content/documents/2014_15_WAEC_AR_WEB.pdf\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__12.html` - 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pages - https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/content/documents/Annual_Report_2011.pdf\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__20.html` - pages - https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/content/documents/Annual_Report_2010.pdf\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__21.html` - pages - https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/content/documents/Annual_Report_2009.pdf\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__22.html` - pages - https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/content/documents/Annual_Report_2008.pdf\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__23.html` - pages - https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/content/documents/Annual_Report_2007.pdf\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__24.html` - pages - https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/content/documents/Annual_Report_2006.pdf\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__25.html` - pages - https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/content/documents/Annual_Report_2005.pdf\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__26.html` - 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pages - https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/about-us/publications\n- `pages/structure.html` - pages - https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/elections/other/organisations\n\n## Gaps To Fix\n\n- No corporate plan text source found.\n- No global comparison/case-study sources found.", "legislation_md": "# Western Australian Electoral Commission - Acts and Legislation Discovery\n\n**Generated at**: 2026-05-09T21:39:32.802861+00:00\n**Entity ID**: S-WA-021\n**Jurisdiction**: Western Australia\n**Portfolio**: \n\n> This is an evidence-based discovery list from scraped department material. A mention does not always mean the department administers the legislation; high-confidence and official register links should be reviewed.\n\n## Summary\n\n- Source files scanned: 50\n- Unique legislation references found: 70\n\n| Type | Count |\n|---|---:|\n| Act | 62 |\n| Regulation | 8 |\n\n## Legislation References\n\n### Financial Management Act 2006\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 45\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.wa.gov.au/search?query=Financial+Management+Act+2006\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/announcements-index.html`\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__10.html`\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__14.html`\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__16.html`\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__18.html`\n- `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- plies with the following legislation in the performance of its functions:\nAdministrative\nCriminal Code\nDisability Discrimination Act 1992 (Commonwealth)\nDisability Services Act 1993\nElectronic Transactions Act 2011\nEqual Opportunity Act 1984\nEvidence Act 1906\nFinancial Management Act 2006\nFreedom of Information Act 1992\nIndustrial Relations Act 1979\nPublic and Bank Holidays Act 1972\nPublic Sector Management Act 1994\nPublic Interest Disclosure Act 2003\nSalaries and Allowances Act 1975\nState Records Act 2000\nState Superannuation Act 2000\nWork He\n Source: `pages/announcements-index.html`\n- Letter of Transmittal\nThe Hon. Peter Collier MLC Minister for Electoral Affairs 10th Floor, Dumas House Havelock Street\nWEST PERTH WA 6005\n\nDear Minister\nWestern Australian Electoral Commission Annual Report 2015�16\nIn accordance with the requirements of the Financial Management Act 2006 I am pleased to submit for your presentation to Parliament the Annual Report of the Western Australian Electoral Commission for the year ended 30 June 2016.\nThe report includes the Auditor General�s Opinion on the Commission�s financial statements and\nperform\n Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__10.html`\n- on systems.\f\n\f\nDISCLOSURES & LEGAL COMPLIANCE\nCOMPLIANCE WITH RELEVANT LEGISLATION\nAdministrative\nCriminal Code\nDisability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth)\nDisability Services Act 1993 Equal Opportunity Act 1984 Electronic Transactions Act 2011 Evidence Act 1906\nFinancial Management Act 2006 Freedom of Information Act 1992 Industrial Relations Act 1979 Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984 Parliamentary Commissioner Act 1971 Public and Bank Holidays Act 1972 Public Sector Management Act 1994 Public Interest Disclosure Act 2003 Salaries and Allo\n Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__10.html`\n- and Legal Compliance\n\nFinancial Statements\n\nCertification of Financial Statements\nFor the year ended 30 June 2016\n\nThe accompanying financial statements of the Western Australian Electoral Commission have been prepared in compliance with the provisions of the Financial Management Act 2006 from proper accounts and records to present fairly the financial transactions for the financial year ended 30 June 2016 and the financial position as at 30 June 2016.\n\nAt the date of signing we are not aware of any circumstances which would render the particu\n Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__10.html`\n- the Framework, Statements of Accounting Concepts and other authoritative pronouncements of the AASB as applied by the Treasurer's instructions. Several of these are modified by the Treasurer's instructions to vary application, disclosure, format and wording.\n\nThe Financial Management Act 2006 and the Treasurer's instructions impose legislative provisions that govern the preparation of financial statements and take precedence over Australian Accounting Standards, the Framework, Statements of Accounting Concepts and other authoritative pronouncement\n Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__10.html`\n\n### Auditor General Act 2006\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 33\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.wa.gov.au/search?query=Auditor+General+Act+2006\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__14.html`\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__16.html`\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__18.html`\n- `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- tions, and for such internal control as the Electoral Commissioner determines is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. \nAuditor�s Responsibility \nAs required by the Auditor General Act 2006, my responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial statements based on my audit. The audit was conducted in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. Those Standards require compliance with relevant ethical requirements relating to audit engage\n Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__14.html`\n- he acquisition and disposal of public and other property, and the incurring of liabilities are in accordance with the Financial Management Act 2006 and the Treasurer�s Instructions, and other relevant written law. \nAuditor�s Responsibility \nAs required by the Auditor General Act 2006, my responsibility is to express an opinion on the controls exercised by the Western Australian Electoral Commission based on my audit conducted in accordance with Australian Auditing and Assurance Standards. \nAn audit involves performing procedures to obtain\n Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__14.html`\n- l Management Act 2006 and the Treasurer�s Instructions and for such controls as the Electoral Commissioner determines necessary to ensure that the key performance indicators fairly represent indicated performance. \nAuditor�s Responsibility \nAs required by the Auditor General Act 2006, my responsibility is to express an opinion on the key performance indicators based on my audit conducted in accordance with Australian Auditing and Assurance Standards.\nPage 2 of 3\n\nFinancial Statements (continued)\nAn audit involves performing procedures to\n Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__14.html`\n- are relevant and appropriate to assist users to assess the Commission�s performance and fairly represent indicated performance for the year ended 30 June 2013. \nIndependence \nIn conducting this audit, I have complied with the independence requirements of the Auditor General Act 2006 and Australian Auditing and Assurance Standards, and other relevant ethical requirements. \nMatters Relating to the Electronic Publication of the Audited Financial Statements and Key Performance Indicators \nThis auditor�s report relates to the financial statem\n Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__14.html`\n- tions, and for such internal control as the Electoral Commissioner determines is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. \nAuditor�s Responsibility \nAs required by the Auditor General Act 2006, my responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial statements based on my audit. The audit was conducted in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. Those Standards require compliance with relevant ethical requirements relating to audit engage\n Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__16.html`\n\n### Public Sector Management Act 1994\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 26\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.wa.gov.au/search?query=Public+Sector+Management+Act+1994\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/announcements-index.html`\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__10.html`\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__14.html`\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__16.html`\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__18.html`\n- `pages/inquiries-index.html`\n- `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- `reviews/Final-20Report-20Inquiry-20into-20delivery-20of-202025-20state-20election.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- on Act 1992 (Commonwealth)\nDisability Services Act 1993\nElectronic Transactions Act 2011\nEqual Opportunity Act 1984\nEvidence Act 1906\nFinancial Management Act 2006\nFreedom of Information Act 1992\nIndustrial Relations Act 1979\nPublic and Bank Holidays Act 1972\nPublic Sector Management Act 1994\nPublic Interest Disclosure Act 2003\nSalaries and Allowances Act 1975\nState Records Act 2000\nState Superannuation Act 2000\nWork Health and Safety Act 2020\nOperational\nConstitution Act 1889\n(Cwlth) Constitution Acts Amendment Act 1899\nElection of Senators Act 1\n Source: `pages/announcements-index.html`\n- stern Australian Electoral Commission, which is a department of the Government of Western Australia. The Electoral Commissioner is deemed to be the Chief Executive Officer of the Commission. The permanent staff members of the Commission are employed under the\nPublic Sector Management Act 1994\n.\nThe functions of the Electoral Commissioner are detailed in\ns.5\n(f) of the\nElectoral Act 1907\n.\nThe Electoral Commissioner is also subject to the provisions of the\nParliamentary Commissioner Act 1971\n, but only to the extent of the Electoral Commissioner's\n Source: `pages/announcements-index.html`\n- t 1984 Electronic Transactions Act 2011 Evidence Act 1906\nFinancial Management Act 2006 Freedom of Information Act 1992 Industrial Relations Act 1979 Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984 Parliamentary Commissioner Act 1971 Public and Bank Holidays Act 1972 Public Sector Management Act 1994 Public Interest Disclosure Act 2003 Salaries and Allowances Act 1975\nState Records Act 2000\nState Superannuation Act 2000\nState Superannuation (Transitional and Consequential Provisions) Act 2000 Workers Compensation and Injury\n\nOperational\nConstitution Act 1\n Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__10.html`\n- ons) Regulations 1980\nJuries Act 1957\nLocal Government Act 1995\nLocal Government (Elections) Regulations 1997\nReferendums Acts 1983\nReferendums Regulations 1984\nWorking with Children (Criminal Record Checking) Act 2004\nManagement Act 1981\nSection 31(1) of the Public Sector Management Act 1994\nCommission is committed to the continuous improvement of corporate governance. Existing controls and checks are considered sufficient to provide a reasonable assurance of compliance with State public sector ethical codes and minimum human resource standards o\n Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__10.html`\n- a 37\nWebsite 37\nInformation Systems and Technology 37\nReview of WA Electoral Boundaries 38\nDisclosures and Legal Compliance\nCompliance with Relevant Written Law 40\nCompliance with section 175ZE of the Electoral Act 1907 41\nCompliance with section 31(1) of the Public Sector Management Act 1994 41\nCompliance with Public Sector Standards \u000band Ethical Codes 42\nCode of Conduct 42\nCompliance Issues 42\nRecordkeeping Plan 43\nEvaluation of the Efficiency and Effectiveness of the Commission�s Recordkeeping 43\nRecordkeeping Training Program 43\nGovernment Pol\n Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__14.html`\n\n### Industrial Relations Act 1979\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 19\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.wa.gov.au/search?query=Industrial+Relations+Act+1979\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/announcements-index.html`\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__10.html`\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__14.html`\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__16.html`\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__18.html`\n- `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- functions:\nAdministrative\nCriminal Code\nDisability Discrimination Act 1992 (Commonwealth)\nDisability Services Act 1993\nElectronic Transactions Act 2011\nEqual Opportunity Act 1984\nEvidence Act 1906\nFinancial Management Act 2006\nFreedom of Information Act 1992\nIndustrial Relations Act 1979\nPublic and Bank Holidays Act 1972\nPublic Sector Management Act 1994\nPublic Interest Disclosure Act 2003\nSalaries and Allowances Act 1975\nState Records Act 2000\nState Superannuation Act 2000\nWork Health and Safety Act 2020\nOperational\nConstitution Act 1889\n(Cw\n Source: `pages/announcements-index.html`\n- RELEVANT LEGISLATION\nAdministrative\nCriminal Code\nDisability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth)\nDisability Services Act 1993 Equal Opportunity Act 1984 Electronic Transactions Act 2011 Evidence Act 1906\nFinancial Management Act 2006 Freedom of Information Act 1992 Industrial Relations Act 1979 Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984 Parliamentary Commissioner Act 1971 Public and Bank Holidays Act 1972 Public Sector Management Act 1994 Public Interest Disclosure Act 2003 Salaries and Allowances Act 1975\nState Records Act 2000\nState Superannuation Ac\n Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__10.html`\n- media for news and information).\nNon-Parliamentary Elections\nFee-for-Service and Union Elections\nSimilar to the last reporting period, a total of \u000b30 elections in this category were conducted during 2013�2014. The number of union elections conducted under the Industrial Relations Act 1979 and private sector non-statutory elections remained static, albeit for a different range of organisations. With many positions in elections filled for multi-year terms, the Commission�s customers provide a regular flow of work, supplemented by new customers e\n Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__14.html`\n- \u0007\u0007Electronic Transactions Act 2011\u0007Electoral Act 1907\u0007\u0007Evidence Act 1906\u0007Electoral (Ballot Paper Forms) Regulations 1990\u0007\u0007Financial Management Act 2006\u0007Electoral (Political Finance) Regulations 1996\u0007\u0007Freedom of Information Act 1992\u0007Electoral Regulations 1996\u0007\u0007Industrial Relations Act 1979\u0007Industrial Arbitration (Unions Elections) Regulations 1980\u0007\u0007Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984\u0007Juries Act 1957\u0007\u0007Public and Bank Holidays Act 1972\u0007Local Government Act 1995\u0007\u0007Public Sector Management Act 1994\u0007Local Government (Elections) Regulations 1997\u0007\u0007\n Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__14.html`\n- ocate customers for the purpose of providing capital refunds\u0007\u0007WorkCover WA \u0007Regulatory Services \u0007Compliance and debt collection for Work Cover WA\u0007\u0007\n\fAppendix 3\nNon-Parliamentary Election Statistics\nUnion Election Statistics\nUnion elections conducted under the Industrial Relations Act 1979 during 2013�2014\n\nOrganisation\u0007Vacancies\u0007Contested Vacancies\u0007Unopposed Vacancies\u0007Unfilled Vacancies\u0007Electors\u0007Voters\u0007Participation Rate\u0007Average Participation Rate\u0007\u0007Health Services Union of Western Australia (Union of Workers)\u00075\u00070\u00074\u00071\u0007Uncontested\u0007n/a\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007The Ind\n Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__14.html`\n\n### Local Government Act 1995\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 18\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.wa.gov.au/search?query=Local+Government+Act+1995\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/announcements-index.html`\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__10.html`\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__14.html`\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__16.html`\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__18.html`\n- `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- mendment Act 1899\nElection of Senators Act 1903\nElectoral (Political Finance) Regulations 1996\nElectoral Regulations 1996\nFines, Penalties and Infringement Notices Enforcement Acts 1994\nIndustrial Arbitration (Union Elections) Regulations 1980\nJuries Act 1957\nLocal Government Act 1995\nLocal Government (Elections) Regulations 1997\nReferendums Regulations 1984\nGuardianship and Administration Act 1990\nOrganisational Structure\nThe Electoral Commissioner and the Deputy Electoral Commissioner both hold independent statutory appointments under th\n Source: `pages/announcements-index.html`\n- 1990 Electoral (Political Finance) Regulations 1996 Electoral Regulations 1996\nFines, Penalties and Infringement Notices\nEnforcement Acts 1994\nGuardianship and Administration Act 1990 Industrial Arbitration (Unions Elections) Regulations 1980\nJuries Act 1957\nLocal Government Act 1995\nLocal Government (Elections) Regulations 1997\nReferendums Acts 1983\nReferendums Regulations 1984\nWorking with Children (Criminal Record Checking) Act 2004\nManagement Act 1981\nSection 31(1) of the Public Sector Management Act 1994\nCommission is committed to th\n Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__10.html`\n- Regulations 1996\u0007\u0007Freedom of Information Act 1992\u0007Electoral Regulations 1996\u0007\u0007Industrial Relations Act 1979\u0007Industrial Arbitration (Unions Elections) Regulations 1980\u0007\u0007Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984\u0007Juries Act 1957\u0007\u0007Public and Bank Holidays Act 1972\u0007Local Government Act 1995\u0007\u0007Public Sector Management Act 1994\u0007Local Government (Elections) Regulations 1997\u0007\u0007Public Interest Disclosure Act 2003\u0007Referendums Acts 1983\u0007\u0007Salaries and Allowances Act 1975\u0007Referendums Regulations 1984\u0007\u0007State Records Act 2000\u0007\u0007\u0007State Superannuation Act 2000\u0007\n Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__14.html`\n- 15 June 2013 41.2%\nShire/City Ward Name Date of Election Participation Rate\n2012�2013 Local Government Postal Polls\nShire/City\u0007Ward Name\u0007Date of Election\u0007Participation Rate\u0007\u0007Shire of Kalamunda District 17 May 2013 42.6%\nAmalgamation Polls\nSchedule 2.1 of the Local Government Act 1995 allows electors to demand a poll if requested by at least 250 electors or at least 10% of the electors of one of the districts impacted by the recommended amalgamation. If such a poll is requested, it must be conducted by the Electoral Commissioner. One valid\n Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__16.html`\n- d Consequential Provisions) Act 2000\u0007Guardianship and Administration Act 1990\u0007\u0007Industrial Relations Act 1979\u0007Industrial Arbitration (Unions Elections) Regulations 1980\u0007\u0007Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984\u0007Juries Act 1957\u0007\u0007Public and Bank Holidays Act 1972\u0007Local Government Act 1995\u0007\u0007Public Sector Management Act 1994\u0007Local Government (Elections) Regulations 1997\u0007\u0007Public Interest Disclosure Act 2003\u0007Referendums Acts 1983\u0007\u0007Salaries and Allowances Act 1975\u0007Referendums Regulations 1984\u0007\u0007State Records Act 2000`\u0007\u0007\u0007Workers Compensation and Inju\n Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__16.html`\n\n### Salaries and Allowances Act 1975\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 18\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.wa.gov.au/search?query=Salaries+and+Allowances+Act+1975\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/announcements-index.html`\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__10.html`\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__14.html`\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__16.html`\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__18.html`\n- `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- nsactions Act 2011\nEqual Opportunity Act 1984\nEvidence Act 1906\nFinancial Management Act 2006\nFreedom of Information Act 1992\nIndustrial Relations Act 1979\nPublic and Bank Holidays Act 1972\nPublic Sector Management Act 1994\nPublic Interest Disclosure Act 2003\nSalaries and Allowances Act 1975\nState Records Act 2000\nState Superannuation Act 2000\nWork Health and Safety Act 2020\nOperational\nConstitution Act 1889\n(Cwlth) Constitution Acts Amendment Act 1899\nElection of Senators Act 1903\nElectoral (Political Finance) Regulations 1996\nElectoral Regulati\n Source: `pages/announcements-index.html`\n- nagement Act 2006 Freedom of Information Act 1992 Industrial Relations Act 1979 Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984 Parliamentary Commissioner Act 1971 Public and Bank Holidays Act 1972 Public Sector Management Act 1994 Public Interest Disclosure Act 2003 Salaries and Allowances Act 1975\nState Records Act 2000\nState Superannuation Act 2000\nState Superannuation (Transitional and Consequential Provisions) Act 2000 Workers Compensation and Injury\n\nOperational\nConstitution Act 1889\nConstitution Acts Amendments Act 1899 Election of Senators Act 19\n Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__10.html`\n- 000\u0007\u0007Delivery of Services\nItem 33 Net amount appropriated to deliver services\u0007\n7,144\u0007\n7,144\u0007\n0\u0007\n7,144\u0007\n6,790\u0007\n354\u0007\u0007Amount Authorised by Other Statutes\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007- Electoral Act 1907\u0007800\u0007800\u00070\u0007800\u00071,400 -\u0007600\u0007\u0007- Industrial Relation Act 1979\u0007116\u0007116\u00070\u0007116\u0007116\u0007-\u0007\u0007- Salaries and Allowances Act 1975\u0007418\u0007418\u00070\u0007418\u0007409\u00079\u0007\u0007Total appropriations provided to deliver services\u00078,478\u00078,478\u00070\u00078,478\u00078,715 -\u0007237\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007GRAND TOTAL\u00078,478\u00078,478\u00070\u00078,478\u00078,715 -\u0007237\u0007\u0007\nDetails of Expenses by Service\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007Electoral Services 11,078 12,319 1,241 12,319 10,079 2,240 \nTot\n Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__10.html`\n- \u0007\u0007Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984\u0007Juries Act 1957\u0007\u0007Public and Bank Holidays Act 1972\u0007Local Government Act 1995\u0007\u0007Public Sector Management Act 1994\u0007Local Government (Elections) Regulations 1997\u0007\u0007Public Interest Disclosure Act 2003\u0007Referendums Acts 1983\u0007\u0007Salaries and Allowances Act 1975\u0007Referendums Regulations 1984\u0007\u0007State Records Act 2000\u0007\u0007\u0007State Superannuation Act 2000\u0007Fines, Penalties and Infringement Notices Enforcement Acts 1994\u0007\u0007State Superannuation (Transitional and Consequential Provisions) Act 2000\u0007Guardianship and Administration Act\n Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__14.html`\n- timate \u00072014\u000bActual \u0007 Variance \u00072014\u000bActual \u00072013\u000b Actual \u0007 Variance \u0007\u0007\u0007$000\u0007$000\u0007$000\u0007$000\u0007$000\u0007$000\u0007\u0007Delivery of Service\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007Item 32 Net amount appropriated to deliver services\n\u000bAmount Authorised by Other Statutes\u00076,660\u00076,660\u0007 - \u00076,660\u000725,035\u0007(18,375)\u0007\u0007- Salaries and Allowances Act 1975\n- Electoral Act 1907\n- Industrial Relation Act 1979\u0007401\u0007401\u0007 - \u0007401\u0007407\u0007(6)\u0007\u0007\u0007200\u0007200\u0007 - \u0007200\u00074,000\u0007(3,800)\u0007\u0007\u0007116\u0007116\u0007 - \u0007116\u0007116\u0007 - \u0007\u0007Total appropriations provided to deliver services\u00077,377\u00077,377\u0007 0\u00077,377\u000729,558\u0007(22,181)\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007 GRAND TOTAL \u00077,377\u00077,377\u0007 0\n Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__14.html`\n\n### State Records Act 2000\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 18\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.wa.gov.au/search?query=State+Records+Act+2000\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/announcements-index.html`\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__10.html`\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__14.html`\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__16.html`\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__18.html`\n- `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- ity Act 1984\nEvidence Act 1906\nFinancial Management Act 2006\nFreedom of Information Act 1992\nIndustrial Relations Act 1979\nPublic and Bank Holidays Act 1972\nPublic Sector Management Act 1994\nPublic Interest Disclosure Act 2003\nSalaries and Allowances Act 1975\nState Records Act 2000\nState Superannuation Act 2000\nWork Health and Safety Act 2020\nOperational\nConstitution Act 1889\n(Cwlth) Constitution Acts Amendment Act 1899\nElection of Senators Act 1903\nElectoral (Political Finance) Regulations 1996\nElectoral Regulations 1996\nFines, Penalti\n Source: `pages/announcements-index.html`\n- rmation Act 1992 Industrial Relations Act 1979 Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984 Parliamentary Commissioner Act 1971 Public and Bank Holidays Act 1972 Public Sector Management Act 1994 Public Interest Disclosure Act 2003 Salaries and Allowances Act 1975\nState Records Act 2000\nState Superannuation Act 2000\nState Superannuation (Transitional and Consequential Provisions) Act 2000 Workers Compensation and Injury\n\nOperational\nConstitution Act 1889\nConstitution Acts Amendments Act 1899 Election of Senators Act 1903\nElectoral Act 1907\nE\n Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__10.html`\n- ic and Bank Holidays Act 1972\u0007Local Government Act 1995\u0007\u0007Public Sector Management Act 1994\u0007Local Government (Elections) Regulations 1997\u0007\u0007Public Interest Disclosure Act 2003\u0007Referendums Acts 1983\u0007\u0007Salaries and Allowances Act 1975\u0007Referendums Regulations 1984\u0007\u0007State Records Act 2000\u0007\u0007\u0007State Superannuation Act 2000\u0007Fines, Penalties and Infringement Notices Enforcement Acts 1994\u0007\u0007State Superannuation (Transitional and Consequential Provisions) Act 2000\u0007Guardianship and Administration Act 1990\u0007\u0007Workers Compensation and Injury Management Act\n Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__14.html`\n- ic and Bank Holidays Act 1972\u0007Local Government Act 1995\u0007\u0007Public Sector Management Act 1994\u0007Local Government (Elections) Regulations 1997\u0007\u0007Public Interest Disclosure Act 2003\u0007Referendums Acts 1983\u0007\u0007Salaries and Allowances Act 1975\u0007Referendums Regulations 1984\u0007\u0007State Records Act 2000`\u0007\u0007\u0007Workers Compensation and Injury Management Act 1981\u0007\u0007\u0007Disclosures and Legal Compliance (continued)\n\fCompliance with Section 175ZE of the \u000bElectoral Act 1907\nIn compliance with Section 175ZE of the Electoral Act 1907, the Commission is required to report on\n Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__16.html`\n- ns 1980\u0007\u0007Public and Bank Holidays Act 1972\u0007Juries Act 1957\u0007\u0007Public Sector Management Act 1994\u0007Local Government Act 1995\u0007\u0007Public Interest Disclosure Act 2003\u0007Local Government (Elections) Regulations 1997\u0007\u0007Salaries and Allowances Act 1975\u0007Referendums Acts 1983\u0007\u0007State Records Act 2000`\u0007Referendums Regulations 1984\u0007\u0007Workers Compensation and Injury Management Act 1981\u0007\u0007\u0007Working with Children (Criminal Record Checking) Act 2004\u0007\u0007\u0007\f\n\nDisclosures and Legal Compliance (continued)\n\nOther Legal Requirements\nCompliance with Section 175ZE of the Ele\n Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__18.html`\n\n### Guardianship and Administration Act 1990\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 11\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.wa.gov.au/search?query=Guardianship+and+Administration+Act+1990\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/announcements-index.html`\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__10.html`\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__14.html`\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__16.html`\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__18.html`\n- `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- ral Regulations 1996\nFines, Penalties and Infringement Notices Enforcement Acts 1994\nIndustrial Arbitration (Union Elections) Regulations 1980\nJuries Act 1957\nLocal Government Act 1995\nLocal Government (Elections) Regulations 1997\nReferendums Regulations 1984\nGuardianship and Administration Act 1990\nOrganisational Structure\nThe Electoral Commissioner and the Deputy Electoral Commissioner both hold independent statutory appointments under the\nElectoral Act 1907\n. They are responsible for the impartial administration of electoral law through the Western Au\n Source: `pages/announcements-index.html`\n- Acts Amendments Act 1899 Election of Senators Act 1903\nElectoral Act 1907\nElectoral (Ballot Paper Forms) Regulations 1990 Electoral (Political Finance) Regulations 1996 Electoral Regulations 1996\nFines, Penalties and Infringement Notices\nEnforcement Acts 1994\nGuardianship and Administration Act 1990 Industrial Arbitration (Unions Elections) Regulations 1980\nJuries Act 1957\nLocal Government Act 1995\nLocal Government (Elections) Regulations 1997\nReferendums Acts 1983\nReferendums Regulations 1984\nWorking with Children (Criminal Record Checking) Act 2004\nMan\n Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__10.html`\n- 3\u0007\u0007Salaries and Allowances Act 1975\u0007Referendums Regulations 1984\u0007\u0007State Records Act 2000\u0007\u0007\u0007State Superannuation Act 2000\u0007Fines, Penalties and Infringement Notices Enforcement Acts 1994\u0007\u0007State Superannuation (Transitional and Consequential Provisions) Act 2000\u0007Guardianship and Administration Act 1990\u0007\u0007Workers Compensation and Injury Management Act 1981\u0007\u0007\u0007\n\f\fCompliance with section 175ZE of the Electoral Act 1907\nIn compliance with Section 175ZE of the Electoral Act 1907, the Commission is required to report on expenditure incurred during the financial yea\n Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__14.html`\n- and prosecute individuals for offences against State Acts administered by the Department\u0007\u0007Department of the Attorney General \u0007Office of the Public Advocate \u0007To assist appointed Office of the Public Advocate staff to perform their roles in accordance with the Guardianship and Administration Act 1990\u0007\u0007Department of the Attorney General \u0007Public Trustee \u0007To help locate beneficiaries of deceased estates and trusts as well as witnesses to wills\u0007\u0007Department of Commerce\u0007Bond Administration\u0007To ascertain current addresses for refund of Tenancy Bonds\u0007\u0007Department o\n Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__14.html`\n- cal Finance) Regulations 1996\u0007\u0007Freedom of Information Act 1992\u0007Electoral Regulations 1996\u0007\u0007State Superannuation Act 2000\u0007Fines, Penalties and Infringement Notices Enforcement Acts 1994\u0007\u0007State Superannuation (Transitional and Consequential Provisions) Act 2000\u0007Guardianship and Administration Act 1990\u0007\u0007Industrial Relations Act 1979\u0007Industrial Arbitration (Unions Elections) Regulations 1980\u0007\u0007Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984\u0007Juries Act 1957\u0007\u0007Public and Bank Holidays Act 1972\u0007Local Government Act 1995\u0007\u0007Public Sector Management Act 1994\u0007Local Government\n Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__16.html`\n\n### Workers Compensation and Injury Management Act 1981\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 10\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.wa.gov.au/search?query=Workers+Compensation+and+Injury+Management+Act+1981\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__14.html`\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__16.html`\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__18.html`\n- `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- ndums Regulations 1984\u0007\u0007State Records Act 2000\u0007\u0007\u0007State Superannuation Act 2000\u0007Fines, Penalties and Infringement Notices Enforcement Acts 1994\u0007\u0007State Superannuation (Transitional and Consequential Provisions) Act 2000\u0007Guardianship and Administration Act 1990\u0007\u0007Workers Compensation and Injury Management Act 1981\u0007\u0007\u0007\n\f\fCompliance with section 175ZE of the Electoral Act 1907\nIn compliance with Section 175ZE of the Electoral Act 1907, the Commission is required to report on expenditure incurred during the financial year in relation to advertising, market research organis\n Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__14.html`\n- 972\u0007Local Government Act 1995\u0007\u0007Public Sector Management Act 1994\u0007Local Government (Elections) Regulations 1997\u0007\u0007Public Interest Disclosure Act 2003\u0007Referendums Acts 1983\u0007\u0007Salaries and Allowances Act 1975\u0007Referendums Regulations 1984\u0007\u0007State Records Act 2000`\u0007\u0007\u0007Workers Compensation and Injury Management Act 1981\u0007\u0007\u0007Disclosures and Legal Compliance (continued)\n\fCompliance with Section 175ZE of the \u000bElectoral Act 1907\nIn compliance with Section 175ZE of the Electoral Act 1907, the Commission is required to report on expenditure incurred during the financial year in rela\n Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__16.html`\n- preventatives health measures to staff by supporting the following programs:\nEyesight Screening\nFirst Aid Training\nFlu Vaccinations\nEmployee Assistance Program\nInjury Management Compliance\nThe Commission complies with the Injury Management requirements of the Workers Compensation and Injury Management Act 1981. \nThe Injury Management System outlines what action is to be taken to assist a worker to return to work following a work related injury or illness. The Workers Compensation process and Resolution process is also defined. \nAnnual Performance Against Targets\u000bIn\n Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__16.html`\n- 1957\u0007\u0007Public Sector Management Act 1994\u0007Local Government Act 1995\u0007\u0007Public Interest Disclosure Act 2003\u0007Local Government (Elections) Regulations 1997\u0007\u0007Salaries and Allowances Act 1975\u0007Referendums Acts 1983\u0007\u0007State Records Act 2000`\u0007Referendums Regulations 1984\u0007\u0007Workers Compensation and Injury Management Act 1981\u0007\u0007\u0007Working with Children (Criminal Record Checking) Act 2004\u0007\u0007\u0007\f\n\nDisclosures and Legal Compliance (continued)\n\nOther Legal Requirements\nCompliance with Section 175ZE of the Electoral \u000bAct 1907\nIn compliance with Section 175ZE of the Electoral Act 1907, the Co\n Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__18.html`\n- equirement to ensure that staff are kept safe. The Commission has a Vehicle and Taxi policy which has been reviewed for compliance with government directives. \nInjury Management Compliance\nThe Commission complies with the Injury Management requirements of the Workers Compensation and Injury Management Act 1981. The Commission�s Injury Management System Policy was reviewed and updated as part of a broader review of OSH policies and procedures and due to the Commission�s transition to the Office of Shared Services and resulting procedural changes. \nThe Commission is\n Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__18.html`\n\n### Equal Opportunity Act 1984\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 9\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.wa.gov.au/search?query=Equal+Opportunity+Act+1984\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/announcements-index.html`\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__10.html`\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__14.html`\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__16.html`\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__18.html`\n- `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- operational activities and the Commission complies with the following legislation in the performance of its functions:\nAdministrative\nCriminal Code\nDisability Discrimination Act 1992 (Commonwealth)\nDisability Services Act 1993\nElectronic Transactions Act 2011\nEqual Opportunity Act 1984\nEvidence Act 1906\nFinancial Management Act 2006\nFreedom of Information Act 1992\nIndustrial Relations Act 1979\nPublic and Bank Holidays Act 1972\nPublic Sector Management Act 1994\nPublic Interest Disclosure Act 2003\nSalaries and Allowances Act 1975\nState Record\n Source: `pages/announcements-index.html`\n- of the Auditor General has strengthened the overall security of our information systems.\f\n\f\nDISCLOSURES & LEGAL COMPLIANCE\nCOMPLIANCE WITH RELEVANT LEGISLATION\nAdministrative\nCriminal Code\nDisability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth)\nDisability Services Act 1993 Equal Opportunity Act 1984 Electronic Transactions Act 2011 Evidence Act 1906\nFinancial Management Act 2006 Freedom of Information Act 1992 Industrial Relations Act 1979 Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984 Parliamentary Commissioner Act 1971 Public and Bank Holidays Act 1972 Public\n Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__10.html`\n- formance of its function:\n\fAdministrative\u0007Operational\u0007\u0007Criminal Code\u0007Working with Children (Criminal Record Checking) Act 2004\u0007\u0007Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth)\u0007Constitution Act 1889\u0007\u0007Disability Services Act 1993\u0007Constitution Acts Amendments Act 1899\u0007\u0007Equal Opportunity Act 1984\u0007Election of Senators Act 1903\u0007\u0007Electronic Transactions Act 2011\u0007Electoral Act 1907\u0007\u0007Evidence Act 1906\u0007Electoral (Ballot Paper Forms) Regulations 1990\u0007\u0007Financial Management Act 2006\u0007Electoral (Political Finance) Regulations 1996\u0007\u0007Freedom of Information Act 199\n Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__14.html`\n- formance of its function:\n\fAdministrative\u0007Operational\u0007\u0007Criminal Code\u0007Working with Children (Criminal Record Checking) Act 2004\u0007\u0007Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth)\u0007Constitution Act 1889\u0007\u0007Disability Services Act 1993\u0007Constitution Acts Amendments Act 1899\u0007\u0007Equal Opportunity Act 1984\u0007Election of Senators Act 1903\u0007\u0007Electronic Transactions Act 2011\u0007Electoral Act 1907\u0007\u0007Evidence Act 1906\u0007Electoral (Ballot Paper Forms) Regulations 1990\u0007\u0007Financial Management Act 2006\u0007Electoral (Political Finance) Regulations 1996\u0007\u0007Freedom of Information Act 199\n Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__16.html`\n- lowing legislation in the performance of its function:\nAdministrative\u0007Operational\u0007\u0007Criminal Code\u0007Constitution Act 1889\u0007\u0007Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth)\u0007Constitution Acts Amendments Act 1899\u0007\u0007Disability Services Act 1993\u0007Election of Senators Act 1903\u0007\u0007Equal Opportunity Act 1984\u0007Electoral Act 1907\u0007\u0007Electronic Transactions Act 2003\u0007Electoral (Ballot Paper Forms) Regulations 1990\u0007\u0007Evidence Act 1906\u0007Electoral (Political Finance) Regulations 1996\u0007\u0007Financial Management Act 2006\u0007Electoral Regulations 1996\u0007\u0007Freedom of Information Act 1992\u0007F\n Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__18.html`\n\n### Freedom of Information Act 1992\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 9\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.wa.gov.au/search?query=Freedom+of+Information+Act+1992\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/announcements-index.html`\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__10.html`\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__14.html`\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__16.html`\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__18.html`\n- `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- lation in the performance of its functions:\nAdministrative\nCriminal Code\nDisability Discrimination Act 1992 (Commonwealth)\nDisability Services Act 1993\nElectronic Transactions Act 2011\nEqual Opportunity Act 1984\nEvidence Act 1906\nFinancial Management Act 2006\nFreedom of Information Act 1992\nIndustrial Relations Act 1979\nPublic and Bank Holidays Act 1972\nPublic Sector Management Act 1994\nPublic Interest Disclosure Act 2003\nSalaries and Allowances Act 1975\nState Records Act 2000\nState Superannuation Act 2000\nWork Health and Safety Act 2020\nOperati\n Source: `pages/announcements-index.html`\n- EGAL COMPLIANCE\nCOMPLIANCE WITH RELEVANT LEGISLATION\nAdministrative\nCriminal Code\nDisability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth)\nDisability Services Act 1993 Equal Opportunity Act 1984 Electronic Transactions Act 2011 Evidence Act 1906\nFinancial Management Act 2006 Freedom of Information Act 1992 Industrial Relations Act 1979 Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984 Parliamentary Commissioner Act 1971 Public and Bank Holidays Act 1972 Public Sector Management Act 1994 Public Interest Disclosure Act 2003 Salaries and Allowances Act 1975\nState Records Ac\n Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__10.html`\n- powers when carrying out their duties set out under the Royal Commissions Act 1968. By amending the Electoral Act, the Commissioners now have the associated legal protections of a Royal Commission.\nElectoral Distribution Commissioners to be exempted under the Freedom of Information Act 1992, which is reflective of the arrangements with Royal Commissions. Also freedom of Information applications could make compliance with the legislative timeframe extremely difficult to achieve. Despite the exemption, submissions, objections and proposals related\n Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__14.html`\n- 99\u0007\u0007Equal Opportunity Act 1984\u0007Election of Senators Act 1903\u0007\u0007Electronic Transactions Act 2011\u0007Electoral Act 1907\u0007\u0007Evidence Act 1906\u0007Electoral (Ballot Paper Forms) Regulations 1990\u0007\u0007Financial Management Act 2006\u0007Electoral (Political Finance) Regulations 1996\u0007\u0007Freedom of Information Act 1992\u0007Electoral Regulations 1996\u0007\u0007Industrial Relations Act 1979\u0007Industrial Arbitration (Unions Elections) Regulations 1980\u0007\u0007Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984\u0007Juries Act 1957\u0007\u0007Public and Bank Holidays Act 1972\u0007Local Government Act 1995\u0007\u0007Public Sector Managemen\n Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__14.html`\n- 99\u0007\u0007Equal Opportunity Act 1984\u0007Election of Senators Act 1903\u0007\u0007Electronic Transactions Act 2011\u0007Electoral Act 1907\u0007\u0007Evidence Act 1906\u0007Electoral (Ballot Paper Forms) Regulations 1990\u0007\u0007Financial Management Act 2006\u0007Electoral (Political Finance) Regulations 1996\u0007\u0007Freedom of Information Act 1992\u0007Electoral Regulations 1996\u0007\u0007State Superannuation Act 2000\u0007Fines, Penalties and Infringement Notices Enforcement Acts 1994\u0007\u0007State Superannuation (Transitional and Consequential Provisions) Act 2000\u0007Guardianship and Administration Act 1990\u0007\u0007Industrial Relations\n Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__16.html`\n\n### Disability Services Act 1993\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 8\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.wa.gov.au/search?query=Disability+Services+Act+1993\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__14.html`\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__16.html`\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__18.html`\n- `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- nd the Commission complied with the following legislation in the performance of its function:\n\fAdministrative\u0007Operational\u0007\u0007Criminal Code\u0007Working with Children (Criminal Record Checking) Act 2004\u0007\u0007Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth)\u0007Constitution Act 1889\u0007\u0007Disability Services Act 1993\u0007Constitution Acts Amendments Act 1899\u0007\u0007Equal Opportunity Act 1984\u0007Election of Senators Act 1903\u0007\u0007Electronic Transactions Act 2011\u0007Electoral Act 1907\u0007\u0007Evidence Act 1906\u0007Electoral (Ballot Paper Forms) Regulations 1990\u0007\u0007Financial Management Act 2006\u0007Electoral (P\n Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__14.html`\n- nd the Commission complied with the following legislation in the performance of its function:\n\fAdministrative\u0007Operational\u0007\u0007Criminal Code\u0007Working with Children (Criminal Record Checking) Act 2004\u0007\u0007Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth)\u0007Constitution Act 1889\u0007\u0007Disability Services Act 1993\u0007Constitution Acts Amendments Act 1899\u0007\u0007Equal Opportunity Act 1984\u0007Election of Senators Act 1903\u0007\u0007Electronic Transactions Act 2011\u0007Electoral Act 1907\u0007\u0007Evidence Act 1906\u0007Electoral (Ballot Paper Forms) Regulations 1990\u0007\u0007Financial Management Act 2006\u0007Electoral (P\n Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__16.html`\n- When developing new initiatives to improve the accessibility of the Commission�s services, consultation with key groups representing people with disability is conducted to ensure appropriate and responsive service delivery.\nDue to legislative changes to the Disability Services Act 1993, the Commission plans to include an additional outcome (outcome 7) to address: �people with disability have the same opportunities as other people to obtain and maintain employment within a public authority�. Implementation and reporting on outcome 7 will com\n Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__16.html`\n- rational activities and the Commission complied with the following legislation in the performance of its function:\nAdministrative\u0007Operational\u0007\u0007Criminal Code\u0007Constitution Act 1889\u0007\u0007Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth)\u0007Constitution Acts Amendments Act 1899\u0007\u0007Disability Services Act 1993\u0007Election of Senators Act 1903\u0007\u0007Equal Opportunity Act 1984\u0007Electoral Act 1907\u0007\u0007Electronic Transactions Act 2003\u0007Electoral (Ballot Paper Forms) Regulations 1990\u0007\u0007Evidence Act 1906\u0007Electoral (Political Finance) Regulations 1996\u0007\u0007Financial Management Act 2006\u0007Ele\n Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__18.html`\n- he Commission complied with the following legislation inC tOhNe TpEeNrfToSrm | a PnRceE VofIO itUsS f u |n cNtEioXnT.\nAdministrative Operational\nCriminal Code Constitution Act 1889\nDisability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth) Constitution Acts Amendments Act 1899\nDisability Services Act 1993 Election of Senators Act 1903\nEqual Opportunity Act 1984 Electoral Act 1907\nElectronic Transactions Act 2011 Electoral (Ballot Paper Forms) Regulations 1990\nEvidence Act 1906 Electoral (Political Finance) Regulations 1996\nFinancial Management Act 2006 Elector\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Election of Senators Act 1903\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 8\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.wa.gov.au/search?query=Election+of+Senators+Act+1903\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/announcements-index.html`\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__10.html`\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__14.html`\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__16.html`\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__18.html`\n- `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- Sector Management Act 1994\nPublic Interest Disclosure Act 2003\nSalaries and Allowances Act 1975\nState Records Act 2000\nState Superannuation Act 2000\nWork Health and Safety Act 2020\nOperational\nConstitution Act 1889\n(Cwlth) Constitution Acts Amendment Act 1899\nElection of Senators Act 1903\nElectoral (Political Finance) Regulations 1996\nElectoral Regulations 1996\nFines, Penalties and Infringement Notices Enforcement Acts 1994\nIndustrial Arbitration (Union Elections) Regulations 1980\nJuries Act 1957\nLocal Government Act 1995\nLocal Government (Ele\n Source: `pages/announcements-index.html`\n- ies and Allowances Act 1975\nState Records Act 2000\nState Superannuation Act 2000\nState Superannuation (Transitional and Consequential Provisions) Act 2000 Workers Compensation and Injury\n\nOperational\nConstitution Act 1889\nConstitution Acts Amendments Act 1899 Election of Senators Act 1903\nElectoral Act 1907\nElectoral (Ballot Paper Forms) Regulations 1990 Electoral (Political Finance) Regulations 1996 Electoral Regulations 1996\nFines, Penalties and Infringement Notices\nEnforcement Acts 1994\nGuardianship and Administration Act 1990 Industrial Ar\n Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__10.html`\n- Administrative\u0007Operational\u0007\u0007Criminal Code\u0007Working with Children (Criminal Record Checking) Act 2004\u0007\u0007Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth)\u0007Constitution Act 1889\u0007\u0007Disability Services Act 1993\u0007Constitution Acts Amendments Act 1899\u0007\u0007Equal Opportunity Act 1984\u0007Election of Senators Act 1903\u0007\u0007Electronic Transactions Act 2011\u0007Electoral Act 1907\u0007\u0007Evidence Act 1906\u0007Electoral (Ballot Paper Forms) Regulations 1990\u0007\u0007Financial Management Act 2006\u0007Electoral (Political Finance) Regulations 1996\u0007\u0007Freedom of Information Act 1992\u0007Electoral Regulations 1996\u0007\u0007\n Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__14.html`\n- Administrative\u0007Operational\u0007\u0007Criminal Code\u0007Working with Children (Criminal Record Checking) Act 2004\u0007\u0007Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth)\u0007Constitution Act 1889\u0007\u0007Disability Services Act 1993\u0007Constitution Acts Amendments Act 1899\u0007\u0007Equal Opportunity Act 1984\u0007Election of Senators Act 1903\u0007\u0007Electronic Transactions Act 2011\u0007Electoral Act 1907\u0007\u0007Evidence Act 1906\u0007Electoral (Ballot Paper Forms) Regulations 1990\u0007\u0007Financial Management Act 2006\u0007Electoral (Political Finance) Regulations 1996\u0007\u0007Freedom of Information Act 1992\u0007Electoral Regulations 1996\u0007\u0007\n Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__16.html`\n- ommission complied with the following legislation in the performance of its function:\nAdministrative\u0007Operational\u0007\u0007Criminal Code\u0007Constitution Act 1889\u0007\u0007Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth)\u0007Constitution Acts Amendments Act 1899\u0007\u0007Disability Services Act 1993\u0007Election of Senators Act 1903\u0007\u0007Equal Opportunity Act 1984\u0007Electoral Act 1907\u0007\u0007Electronic Transactions Act 2003\u0007Electoral (Ballot Paper Forms) Regulations 1990\u0007\u0007Evidence Act 1906\u0007Electoral (Political Finance) Regulations 1996\u0007\u0007Financial Management Act 2006\u0007Electoral Regulations 1996\u0007\u0007Freed\n Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__18.html`\n\n### Electoral (Political Finance) Regulations 1996\n\n**Type**: Regulation\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 8\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.wa.gov.au/search?query=Electoral+%28Political+Finance%29+Regulations+1996\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/announcements-index.html`\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__10.html`\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__14.html`\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__16.html`\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__18.html`\n- `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- t Disclosure Act 2003\nSalaries and Allowances Act 1975\nState Records Act 2000\nState Superannuation Act 2000\nWork Health and Safety Act 2020\nOperational\nConstitution Act 1889\n(Cwlth) Constitution Acts Amendment Act 1899\nElection of Senators Act 1903\nElectoral (Political Finance) Regulations 1996\nElectoral Regulations 1996\nFines, Penalties and Infringement Notices Enforcement Acts 1994\nIndustrial Arbitration (Union Elections) Regulations 1980\nJuries Act 1957\nLocal Government Act 1995\nLocal Government (Elections) Regulations 1997\nReferendums Regulation\n Source: `pages/announcements-index.html`\n- itional and Consequential Provisions) Act 2000 Workers Compensation and Injury\n\nOperational\nConstitution Act 1889\nConstitution Acts Amendments Act 1899 Election of Senators Act 1903\nElectoral Act 1907\nElectoral (Ballot Paper Forms) Regulations 1990 Electoral (Political Finance) Regulations 1996 Electoral Regulations 1996\nFines, Penalties and Infringement Notices\nEnforcement Acts 1994\nGuardianship and Administration Act 1990 Industrial Arbitration (Unions Elections) Regulations 1980\nJuries Act 1957\nLocal Government Act 1995\nLocal Government (Election\n Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__10.html`\n- 3\u0007Constitution Acts Amendments Act 1899\u0007\u0007Equal Opportunity Act 1984\u0007Election of Senators Act 1903\u0007\u0007Electronic Transactions Act 2011\u0007Electoral Act 1907\u0007\u0007Evidence Act 1906\u0007Electoral (Ballot Paper Forms) Regulations 1990\u0007\u0007Financial Management Act 2006\u0007Electoral (Political Finance) Regulations 1996\u0007\u0007Freedom of Information Act 1992\u0007Electoral Regulations 1996\u0007\u0007Industrial Relations Act 1979\u0007Industrial Arbitration (Unions Elections) Regulations 1980\u0007\u0007Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984\u0007Juries Act 1957\u0007\u0007Public and Bank Holidays Act 1972\u0007Local Government\n Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__14.html`\n- 3\u0007Constitution Acts Amendments Act 1899\u0007\u0007Equal Opportunity Act 1984\u0007Election of Senators Act 1903\u0007\u0007Electronic Transactions Act 2011\u0007Electoral Act 1907\u0007\u0007Evidence Act 1906\u0007Electoral (Ballot Paper Forms) Regulations 1990\u0007\u0007Financial Management Act 2006\u0007Electoral (Political Finance) Regulations 1996\u0007\u0007Freedom of Information Act 1992\u0007Electoral Regulations 1996\u0007\u0007State Superannuation Act 2000\u0007Fines, Penalties and Infringement Notices Enforcement Acts 1994\u0007\u0007State Superannuation (Transitional and Consequential Provisions) Act 2000\u0007Guardianship and Administrati\n Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__16.html`\n- h)\u0007Constitution Acts Amendments Act 1899\u0007\u0007Disability Services Act 1993\u0007Election of Senators Act 1903\u0007\u0007Equal Opportunity Act 1984\u0007Electoral Act 1907\u0007\u0007Electronic Transactions Act 2003\u0007Electoral (Ballot Paper Forms) Regulations 1990\u0007\u0007Evidence Act 1906\u0007Electoral (Political Finance) Regulations 1996\u0007\u0007Financial Management Act 2006\u0007Electoral Regulations 1996\u0007\u0007Freedom of Information Act 1992\u0007Fines, Penalties and Infringement Notices Enforcement Acts 1994\u0007\u0007Government Employees Superannuation Act 1987\u0007Franchise Act 1916\u0007\u0007Industrial Relations Act 1979\u0007Guardian\n Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__18.html`\n\n### Entities), the Financial Management Act 2006\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 8\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.wa.gov.au/search?query=Entities%29%2C+the+Financial+Management+Act+2006\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- erial respects, the operating results\nand cash flows of the Western Australian Electoral Commission for the year ended 30 June\n2022 and the financial position at the end of that period\n in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards (applicable to Tier 2 Entities), the\nFinancial Management Act 2006 and the Treasurer’s Instructions.\nBasis for opinion\nI conducted my audit in accordance with the Australian Auditing Standards. My responsibilities\nunder those standards are further described in the Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the\nfinancial sta\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- ectoral Commissioner for the financial statements\nThe Electoral Commissioner is responsible for:\n keeping proper accounts\n preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in accordance with Australian\nAccounting Standards (applicable to Tier 2 Entities), the Financial Management Act 2006\nand the Treasurer’s Instructions\n such internal control as it determines is necessary to enable the preparation of financial\nstatements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.\nPage 1 of 5\n7th Floor Albert Facey House 469 Well\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- erial respects, the operating results\nand cash flows of the Western Australian Electoral Commission for the year ended\n30 June 2023 and the financial position at the end of that period\n• in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards (applicable to Tier 2 Entities), the\nFinancial Management Act 2006 and the Treasurer’s Instructions.\nBasis for opinion\nI conducted my audit in accordance with the Australian Auditing Standards. My responsibilities\nunder those standards are further described in the Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the\nfinancial sta\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- ectoral Commissioner for the financial statements\nThe Electoral Commissioner is responsible for:\n• keeping proper accounts\n• preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in accordance with Australian\nAccounting Standards (applicable to Tier 2 Entities), the Financial Management Act 2006\nand the Treasurer’s Instructions\n• such internal control as it determines is necessary to enable the preparation of financial\nstatements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.\nPage 1 of 5\n7th Floor Albert Facey House 469 Well\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- al respects, the operating results\nand cash flows of the Western Australian Electoral Commission for the year ended\n30 June 2024 and the financial position as at the end of that period\n• in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards (applicable to Tier 2 Entities), the\nFinancial Management Act 2006 and the Treasurer’s Instructions.\nBasis for opinion\nI conducted my audit in accordance with the Australian Auditing Standards. My responsibilities\nunder those standards are further described in the Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the\nfinancial sta\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Industrial Relation Act 1979\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 8\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.wa.gov.au/search?query=Industrial+Relation+Act+1979\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__10.html`\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__14.html`\n- `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- e\n$000\u00072016\nActual\n$000\u00072015\nActual\n$000\u0007\nVariance\n$000\u0007\u0007Delivery of Services\nItem 33 Net amount appropriated to deliver services\u0007\n7,144\u0007\n7,144\u0007\n0\u0007\n7,144\u0007\n6,790\u0007\n354\u0007\u0007Amount Authorised by Other Statutes\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007- Electoral Act 1907\u0007800\u0007800\u00070\u0007800\u00071,400 -\u0007600\u0007\u0007- Industrial Relation Act 1979\u0007116\u0007116\u00070\u0007116\u0007116\u0007-\u0007\u0007- Salaries and Allowances Act 1975\u0007418\u0007418\u00070\u0007418\u0007409\u00079\u0007\u0007Total appropriations provided to deliver services\u00078,478\u00078,478\u00070\u00078,478\u00078,715 -\u0007237\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007GRAND TOTAL\u00078,478\u00078,478\u00070\u00078,478\u00078,715 -\u0007237\u0007\u0007\nDetails of Expenses by Service\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007Elector\n Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__10.html`\n- l \u0007 Variance \u0007\u0007\u0007$000\u0007$000\u0007$000\u0007$000\u0007$000\u0007$000\u0007\u0007Delivery of Service\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007Item 32 Net amount appropriated to deliver services\n\u000bAmount Authorised by Other Statutes\u00076,660\u00076,660\u0007 - \u00076,660\u000725,035\u0007(18,375)\u0007\u0007- Salaries and Allowances Act 1975\n- Electoral Act 1907\n- Industrial Relation Act 1979\u0007401\u0007401\u0007 - \u0007401\u0007407\u0007(6)\u0007\u0007\u0007200\u0007200\u0007 - \u0007200\u00074,000\u0007(3,800)\u0007\u0007\u0007116\u0007116\u0007 - \u0007116\u0007116\u0007 - \u0007\u0007Total appropriations provided to deliver services\u00077,377\u00077,377\u0007 0\u00077,377\u000729,558\u0007(22,181)\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007 GRAND TOTAL \u00077,377\u00077,377\u0007 0 \u00077,377\u000729,558\u0007(22,181)\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007Details of Expenses\n Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__14.html`\n- Estimate Funding Budget Actual Variance\n($000) ($000) ($000) ($000) ($000)\nDelivery of Services\nItem 8 Net amount appropriated to deliver\nservices 25,372 5,031 30,403 30,403\nAmount Authorised by Other Statutes\n- Electoral Act 1907 raJ 4,898 4,898 5,470 572\n- Industrial Relation Act 1979 116 116 116\n- Salaries and Allowances Act 1975 486 486 486\nTotal appropriations provided to\ndeliver services 30,872 5,031 35,903 36,475 572\nCapital\nItem 96 Capital Appropriation 14 870 884 884\nGRAND TOTAL 30,886 5,901 36,787 37,359 572\nA supplementary income\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- entary Revised 2022 2022\nEstimate Funding Budget Actual Variance\n($000) {$000} ($000) ($000) ($000)\nDelivery of Services\nItem 8 Net amount appropriated to deliver\nservices 6)47 1,204 7,951 7,599 (352)\nAmount Authorised by Other Statutes\n- Electoral Act 1907\n- Industrial Relation Act 1979 116 116 116\n- Salaries and Allowances Act 1975 488 488 488\nTotal appropriations provided to\ndeliver services 7,351 1,204 8,555 8,203 (352)\nCapital\nItem 96 Capital Approeriation 22 22 0 (22)\nGrand Total 7,373 1,204 8,577 8,203 (374)\nWESTERN AUSTRALIAN ELECTORA\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- s\nIncome\nItem 8 Net amount appropriated to deliver\nFor transfer:\nservices 7,334 6 46 7,980 7 ,972 (8)\nRegulatory fees and other charges 9.2 76 1,595\nTotal administered income 76 1,595 Amount Authorised by Other Statutes\n- Electoral Act 1907 800 - 800 8 00 -\n- Industrial Relation Act 1979 116 - 116 1 16 -\nExpenses\nTransfer payments(a) 9.2 74 1,595 - Salaries and Allowances Act 1975 490 3 6 526 5 26 -\nTotal appropriations provided to\nTotal administered expenses 74 1,595 deliver services 8,740 682 9,422 9 ,414 (8)\n(a)\nTransfer payments represent\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Parliamentary Commissioner Act 1971\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 8\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.wa.gov.au/search?query=Parliamentary+Commissioner+Act+1971\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/announcements-index.html`\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__10.html`\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__14.html`\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__16.html`\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__18.html`\n- `annual-reports/2020-21.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2021-22.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- nent staff members of the Commission are employed under the\nPublic Sector Management Act 1994\n.\nThe functions of the Electoral Commissioner are detailed in\ns.5\n(f) of the\nElectoral Act 1907\n.\nThe Electoral Commissioner is also subject to the provisions of the\nParliamentary Commissioner Act 1971\n, but only to the extent of the Electoral Commissioner's functions as Chief Executive Officer of the Western Australian Electoral Commission.\nKey Functions\nThe Commission operates within a legislative framework with outcomes that enable eligible Western Austr\n Source: `pages/announcements-index.html`\n- ation Act 1992 (Cth)\nDisability Services Act 1993 Equal Opportunity Act 1984 Electronic Transactions Act 2011 Evidence Act 1906\nFinancial Management Act 2006 Freedom of Information Act 1992 Industrial Relations Act 1979 Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984 Parliamentary Commissioner Act 1971 Public and Bank Holidays Act 1972 Public Sector Management Act 1994 Public Interest Disclosure Act 2003 Salaries and Allowances Act 1975\nState Records Act 2000\nState Superannuation Act 2000\nState Superannuation (Transitional and Consequential Provisions) Act\n Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__10.html`\n- , was held in June to set the parameters of this review. The Commissioners will commence public consultation early in 2015.\n\n\f\fDisclosures and Legal Compliance\nCompliance with Relevant Written Law\nThe Electoral Commissioner is subject to the provisions of the Parliamentary Commissioner Act 1971, but only to the extent of the Electoral Commissioner�s functions as Chief Executive Officer of the Western Australian Electoral Commission.\nLegislation impacts all administrative and operational activities and the Commission complied with the following legis\n Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__14.html`\n- perate a dedicated election night tally room. Selected media outlets obtained their electi\n\n_…truncated, open the .md file for the full content._", "global_initiatives_md": null, "strategy": { "reporting_period": "2024-25", "corporate_plan_period": "2025-26", "vision": null, "vision_source_page": null, "purposes": "To provide Western Australians with an electoral experience that they understand, trust and can access easily and efficiently [CP p.5]", "purposes_source_page": 5, "how_we_deliver": "Our systems and processes will adapt to customer needs [CP p.5]", "how_we_deliver_source_page": 5, "government_priorities": [ { "text": "A modern electoral system that is: Secure from interference", "source_page": 5 }, { "text": "Adaptable to customer needs", "source_page": 5 }, { "text": "Supported by modern legislation", "source_page": 5 }, { "text": "Based on high awareness and participation from the community", "source_page": 5 }, { "text": "An organisation that is: Connected", "source_page": 5 }, { "text": "Professional", 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"pages/annual-reports-index__16.html (https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/content/documents/Annual_Report_2013.doc)", "implementation": [ "Create a senior responsible owner and cross-functional delivery team.", "Map legislation, data, privacy, procurement, cyber, and workforce constraints.", "Co-design with users and frontline staff before technology selection.", "Stage delivery through pilots, benefits tracking, and public reporting." ], "risks": [ "Privacy and data quality", "Change fatigue", "Unclear accountability" ] }, { "entity_id": "S-WA-021", "entity_name": "Western Australian Electoral Commission", "folder_name": "Western-Australian-Electoral-Commission", "category": "Citizen Services", "scale": "small", "title": "Plain-language service pages and proactive status updates", "idea": "Rewrite high-volume pages and letters into plain language, add status notifications, and measure contact reduction.", "quote": "The number of local government elections is not 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"impact": "High", "effort": "Low", "proof": "Evidence-backed", "beneficiaries": "Citizens / service users", "source": "pages/annual-reports-index__14.html (https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/content/documents/Annual_Report_2014.doc)", "implementation": [ "Pick one high-volume process or document family.", "Name an owner and baseline current volume, time, cost, and satisfaction.", "Run a 4-8 week pilot with clear before/after metrics.", "Publish lessons and decide whether to scale." ], "risks": [ "Privacy and data quality", "Change fatigue", "Unclear accountability", "Digital exclusion", "Low public trust if feedback is not acted on" ] }, { "entity_id": "S-WA-021", "entity_name": "Western Australian Electoral Commission", "folder_name": "Western-Australian-Electoral-Commission", "category": "Citizen Services", "scale": "large", "title": "Single front door for life-event based services", "idea": "Bundle services around life events so citizens can complete related steps across agencies in one journey.", "quote": "The number of local government elections is not clearly known at the budget estimate time, as it is dependent on various factors, such as how many unopposed nominations and electorates can choose not to use the service.\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007Significant variances between actual results for 2014 and 2013\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007The reduction in total appropriation to deliver service from $29,435,348 (2013) to $11,906,244 (2014) resulted from the following decrease in service expenditure.\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007\u00072014\u000b$\u00072013\n$\u0007Variance\n$\u0007\u0007Electoral Services\u000711,925\u000729,435\u0007(17,510)(a)\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007\u0007(a) Electoral Services � The variance is the result of the expenses (such as the cost of casual staff, printing, postage and accommodation) associated with conducting the State Government Election which only occurs every 4 years and the payment of Political Funding Grants in 2012�13.\u0007\u0007", "impact": "Very High", "effort": "High", "proof": "Evidence-backed", "beneficiaries": "Citizens / service users", "source": "pages/annual-reports-index__14.html (https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/content/documents/Annual_Report_2014.doc)", "implementation": [ "Create a senior responsible owner and cross-functional delivery team.", "Map legislation, data, privacy, procurement, cyber, and workforce constraints.", "Co-design with users and frontline staff before technology selection.", "Stage delivery through pilots, benefits tracking, and public reporting." ], "risks": [ "Privacy and data quality", "Change fatigue", "Unclear accountability", "Digital exclusion", "Low public trust if feedback is not acted on" ] }, { "entity_id": "S-WA-021", "entity_name": "Western Australian Electoral Commission", "folder_name": "Western-Australian-Electoral-Commission", "category": "Staff Productivity", "scale": "small", "title": "Reusable briefing and summary assistant for internal documents", "idea": "Create controlled templates for summarising reports, submissions, minutes, and ministerial briefs.", "quote": "[Page 60]\n58\nWESTERN AUSTRALIAN ELECTORAL COMMISSION PRIMARY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS\nAdministered schedules\nAdministered Schedules\nAdministered income & expenses\nSummary of consolidated account appropriations\nFor the year ended 30 June 2023 For the year ended 30 June 2023\nAdministered income and expenses\n2023 2023 2023 2023 2023\nFor the year ended 30 June 2023\nBudget Supplementary Revised\nNotes 2023 2022\nEstimate Funding Budget Actual Variance\n($000) ($000) ($000) ($000) ($000) ($000) ($000)\nDelivery of Services\nIncome\nItem 8 Net amount appropriated to deliver\nFor transfer:\nservices 7,334 6 46 7,980 7 ,972 (8)\nRegulatory fees and other charges 9.2 76 1,595\nTotal administered income 76 1,595 Amount Authorised by Other Statutes\n- Electoral Act 1907 800 - 800 8 00 -\n- Industrial Relation Act 1979 116 - 116 1 16 -\nExpenses\nTransfer payments(a) 9.", "impact": "High", "effort": "Low", "proof": "Evidence-backed", "beneficiaries": "APS staff / executives", "source": "annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/Publications/WAEC9209 Annual Report 23 v7.pdf)", "implementation": [ "Pick one high-volume process or document family.", "Name an owner and baseline current volume, time, cost, and satisfaction.", "Run a 4-8 week pilot with clear before/after metrics.", "Publish lessons and decide whether to scale." ], "risks": [ "Privacy and data quality", "Change fatigue", "Unclear accountability", "Sensitive information leakage", "Inconsistent quality of generated drafts" ] }, { "entity_id": "S-WA-021", "entity_name": "Western Australian Electoral Commission", "folder_name": "Western-Australian-Electoral-Commission", "category": "Staff Productivity", "scale": "large", "title": "Department-wide knowledge and briefing platform", "idea": "Build a secure knowledge platform that lets staff search, summarise, and cite approved departmental material.", "quote": "[Page 60]\n58\nWESTERN AUSTRALIAN ELECTORAL COMMISSION PRIMARY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS\nAdministered schedules\nAdministered Schedules\nAdministered income & expenses\nSummary of consolidated account appropriations\nFor the year ended 30 June 2023 For the year ended 30 June 2023\nAdministered income and expenses\n2023 2023 2023 2023 2023\nFor the year ended 30 June 2023\nBudget Supplementary Revised\nNotes 2023 2022\nEstimate Funding Budget Actual Variance\n($000) ($000) ($000) ($000) ($000) ($000) ($000)\nDelivery of Services\nIncome\nItem 8 Net amount appropriated to deliver\nFor transfer:\nservices 7,334 6 46 7,980 7 ,972 (8)\nRegulatory fees and other charges 9.2 76 1,595\nTotal administered income 76 1,595 Amount Authorised by Other Statutes\n- Electoral Act 1907 800 - 800 8 00 -\n- Industrial Relation Act 1979 116 - 116 1 16 -\nExpenses\nTransfer payments(a) 9.", "impact": "Very High", "effort": "High", "proof": "Evidence-backed", "beneficiaries": "APS staff / executives", "source": "annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/Publications/WAEC9209 Annual Report 23 v7.pdf)", "implementation": [ "Create a senior responsible owner and cross-functional delivery team.", "Map legislation, data, privacy, procurement, cyber, and workforce constraints.", "Co-design with users and frontline staff before technology selection.", "Stage delivery through pilots, benefits tracking, and public reporting." ], "risks": [ "Privacy and data quality", "Change fatigue", "Unclear accountability", "Sensitive information leakage", "Inconsistent quality of generated drafts" ] }, { "entity_id": "S-WA-021", "entity_name": "Western Australian Electoral Commission", "folder_name": "Western-Australian-Electoral-Commission", "category": "Risk & Assurance", "scale": "small", "title": 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