[1] Electoral reform saw optional preferential voting introduced, and council representation changed to align with the population of the district.

It saw optional preferential voting (used for local and state elections in New South Wales) introduced, replacing first-past-the-post.

In Busselton, candidate Stephen Wells was reported to have made racist and anti-semitic comments.

[5] In Swan, candidate Mani Singh had his election corflutes stolen and vandalised by a "rogue individual".

[6] The Australian Christians had their first ever electoral victory, with WA branch president Mike Crichton elected in Rockingham.