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flag Dennis O’Reilly named permanent Electoral Commissioner of Western Australia, effective Jan. 31, 2025, following election issues and a rushed appointment process.

flag Dennis O’Reilly has been named permanent Electoral Commissioner of Western Australia, effective January 31, 2025, succeeding Robert Kennedy after the March 2025 state election faced widespread issues including long queues and staffing shortages. flag O’Reilly, who served as acting commissioner, and Rebecca Hamilton, appointed deputy commissioner, will lead reforms following a McCusker-led inquiry that found the election was underfunded and poorly staffed. flag The government bypassed a public recruitment process, citing the need for immediate stability ahead of upcoming elections, a move criticized by opposition leaders for lacking transparency. flag Both officials have five-year contracts and will implement recommendations to improve electoral integrity.

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