❓ Hon Philip Scott questions the Minister for Electoral Affairs regarding the adequacy of the WAEC's budget increase for the 2029 election, considering population growth and past administrative issues. The Minister's response commits to acting on the WAEC's advice and ensuring contemporary elections.
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Western Australian Electoral Commission
411. Hon Philip Scott to
the minister representing the Minister for Electoral Affairs:
My question refers
to the government's 2025–26 budget. The actual net cost of services
that the Western Australian Electoral Commission incurred for the 2024–25
financial year was $57.4 million. The estimate for the 2028–29
financial year, which is also an election year, is $60.8 million, an increase
of only 5.81% over four years. Given that the population of Western Australia
will increase over the next four years and the fact we witnessed significant
administrative issues at this year's election, is the minister able to explain whether
this extra funding will be sufficient for the WAEC to conduct the 2029 state election?
411. Hon Philip Scott to
the minister representing the Minister for Electoral Affairs:
My question refers
to the government's 2025–26 budget. The actual net cost of services
that the Western Australian Electoral Commission incurred for the 2024–25
financial year was $57.4 million. The estimate for the 2028–29
financial year, which is also an election year, is $60.8 million, an increase
of only 5.81% over four years. Given that the population of Western Australia
will increase over the next four years and the fact we witnessed significant
administrative issues at this year's election, is the minister able to explain whether
this extra funding will be sufficient for the WAEC to conduct the 2029 state election?
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the member
for some notice of the question. The following answer has been provided to me
by the Minister for Electoral Affairs.
The state government
will act on the advice of the Western Australian Electoral Commission regarding
resourcing requirements of the commission for the 2029 state government election
and is committed to ensuring the delivery of future elections is contemporary and
meets community expectations.
for some notice of the question. The following answer has been provided to me
by the Minister for Electoral Affairs.
The state government
will act on the advice of the Western Australian Electoral Commission regarding
resourcing requirements of the commission for the 2029 state government election
and is committed to ensuring the delivery of future elections is contemporary and
meets community expectations.
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