Early polling for the Secret Harbour by-election will open on Monday, August 17.
Voting early gives people more flexibility to cast their ballot ahead of polling day on August 29.
Over 36,000 people are enrolled to vote in the by-election with 5,700 postal votes already issued.
Early polling places are:
- 7 Sunlight Drive, Port Kennedy - Monday to Saturday, 17 - 28 August from 8am - 6pm (closed Sunday 23 August).
- Level 2, 66 St Georges Terrace, Perth (WA Electoral Commission) - Monday to Friday, 17 - 28 August from 8:30am – 4:30pm (closed Saturday 22 August and Sunday 23 August).
Voting in the Secret Harbour by-election is compulsory for all eligible voters.
WA Electoral Commissioner Dennis O’Reilly said he encourages voters to explore the many options available to participate in the by-election.
“Early polling, postal voting, and voting on polling day are all available for the Secret Harbour By-election, and we have seen over 5,000 postal vote applications already,” Commissioner O’Reilly said.
“We know people have work, family and other commitments that may make it difficult to vote on polling day. Early polling and postal voting are open to all enrolled voters in the district, with no special reason needed.
"As voting is compulsory, I encourage Secret Harbour voters to plan ahead and choose the voting option that best suits their circumstances.”
Voting options:
• Vote early in person from Monday August 17 to Friday August 28 at an early polling place.
• Vote on polling day on Saturday August 29 at a polling place in the district.
• Apply for a postal vote online or by calling the WA Electoral Commission. Postal vote applications close at 6pm on Wednesday 26 August 2026.
Postal votes must be posted back in the reply-paid envelope by 6pm on Saturday August 29 and received by the WA Electoral Commission by 9am on Thursday September 3, 2026 to be included in the count.
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