The South West Aboriginal Land and Sea Council (SWALSC) and all six Noongar Regional Corporations are running elections.
Use this guide to find nomination closing dates and ballot dates.
If you have any questions about an election, contact the team at elections@noongar.org.au.
If your contact details have changed, let us know so you don’t miss out on receiving a SWALSC election pack in the mail. You can email us at reception@noongar.org.au.
If you have new contact details, be sure to advise any of the Noongar Regional Corporations you are a member of.
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SWALSC is seeking six member-elected Directors, one member for each of the six wards. Nominations have now closed.
Postal ballot opens: 2 October 2023
Postal ballot closes: 2 November 2023
SWALSC is also seeking one Expert Director, and applications close 15 September 2023.
The results will be declared at the AGM on Monday, 6 November 2023.
Find out more at noongar.org.au/elections.
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The Whadjuk Aboriginal Corporation has two open elections.
Director Election
The corporation is seeking four member-elected Directors.Nominations close: 8 September 2023
Postal ballot opens: 13 October 2023
Postal ballot closes: 16 November 2023They are also seeking one Expert Director, with applications due by 15 September 2023.
Cultural Advice Committee
Two men and two women are sought for the Cultural Advice Committee for a three-year term.Nominations close: 2 October 2023
A ballot will be held at their AGM on Monday, 20 November 2023.
Results of both elections will be declared at the AGM.
Find out more at whadjuknoongar.org.au/elections.
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The Yued Aboriginal Corporation is running two elections.
Director Election
The corporation is seeking four member-elected Directors.Nominations close: 14 September 2023
Postal ballot opens: 16 October 2023
Postal ballot closes: 16 November 2023They are also seeking two Expert Directors, with applications due by 15 September 2023.
Cultural Advice Committee
The corporation is seeking two men and two women to join the committee for a three-year term, as well as one woman and one man to join for one year to fill a vacancy.Nominations close: 6 October 2023
A ballot will be held at their AGM on Saturday, 18 November 2023.
Results for both elections will be declared at the AGM.
Find out more at yued.org.au/elections.
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The Wagyl Kaip Southern Noongar Aboriginal Corporation has two open elections.
Director Election
Nominations are open for four member-elected Directors.Nominations close: 14 September 2023
Postal ballot opens: 16 October 2023
Postal ballot closes: 16 November 2023They are also seeking one Expert Director. Applications are due by 15 September 2023.
Cultural Advice Committee
Nominations are open for two men and two women to serve on the Cultural Advice Committee for a three-year term.Nominations close: 6 October 2023
A ballot will be held at their AGM on Saturday 18 November 2023.
Results for both elections will be declared at the AGM.
Find out more at wagylkaip.org.au/elections.
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The Ballardong Aboriginal Corporation has one open election.
Cultural Advice Committee
The corporation is seeking two men and two women to serve on the committee for a three-year term.Nominations close: 22 September 2023
The ballot and declaration of results will be held at their AGM on Saturday, 4 November 2023.
Find out more at ballardong.org.au/elections.
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The Gnaala Karla Booja Aboriginal Corporation has one open election.
Cultural Advice Committee
The corporation is seeking two men and two women to join the committee for a three-year term.Nominations close: 29 September 2023
The ballot and declaration of results will be held at their AGM on Saturday, 11 November 2023.
Find out more at gkb.org.au/elections.
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The Karri Karrak Aboriginal Corporation has one open election.
Cultural Advice Committee
The corporation is seeking two men and two women to join the committee for a three-year term, as well as one man to join for one year to fill a current vacancy.Nominations close: Friday, 13 October 2023
The ballot and declaration of results will be held at their AGM on Saturday, 25 November.
Find out more at karrikarrak.org.au/elections.