Mr. Love questions the Minister for Electoral Affairs regarding penalty notices issued during the 2025 state election, citing failures and asking why the fines aren't waived. The Minister responds that they lack the legal authority to do so.

AnsweredQoN 424Legislative Assembly
Asked
11 September 2025
Portfolio
Electoral Affairs

QuestionView source ↗

2025 state election—Penalty notices
424. Mr Shane Love to
the Minister for Electoral Affairs:
Given the catalogue
of failures that have marred this election, why does the minister not do the
right thing and simply waive these fines that have been issued to Western
Australians?

AnswerView source ↗

I do not have that
power under the act.

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