Reported at antonygreen.com.au: Nominations for the Western Australian election in 2025 have closed, with 398 candidates confirmed for the lower house and 148 candidates for the upper house, significantly down from 463 and 325 candidates in 2021, respectively.
New party registration rules have contributed to the reduction in candidate numbers, requiring fewer party nominations for ballot access.
The election is scheduled for March 8, 2025, amidst various by-elections and upcoming federal elections in Australia.