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Statement from Government of Western Australia
Premier Mark McGowan this afternoon advised the Honourable Kim Beazley AC, Governor of Western Australia, to issue the writs for the State election on Saturday March 13, 2021.
The writs direct the Electoral Commissioner to proceed with elections in all Legislative Assembly districts and Legislative Council regions.
As part of Western Australia’s fixed-term elections, it is a legislative requirement for the writs to be issued today.
The Premier has also directed the Acting Director General of the Department of the Premier and Cabinet to implement the Caretaker Conventions across the WA public sector.