WA Decides: 2025 Election Forum on housing and homelessness

Details 

• Tuesday 4 February 2025 
• 4.30pm – 6.30pm 
  • Registration from 4.30pm
  • Doors to the auditorium open from 4.45pm for a 5pm start
  • Event concludes at 6.30pm
• State Library Theatre (Cultural Centre, 25 Francis St, Perth WA 6000)
• Free for Shelter WA Members
• Early bird registration for the first 50 tickets opens to general public from 12th December ($15+GST)
• Remaining tickets will then be available ($25+GST)

Overview 

In the lead up to the 2025 WA State Election, Shelter WA’s Election Forum will bring together key representatives across the political spectrum in a moderated discussion to probe how each candidate plans to tackle WA’s housing crisis and ensure the most vulnerable people in our state have a safe, affordable place to call home.  

Speakers representing major political parties as well as independent candidates will have the opportunity to give an opening statement outlining their vision on how to boost social and affordable housing and end homelessness in WA. This will be followed by a Q&A session led by experienced moderator, Nadia Mitsopoulos, who will question speakers on their policy platforms. Finally, members of the audience will be given the opportunity to ask the speakers questions through a moderated Q&A.   

This event is open to all members of the public. It is free for Shelter WA members to attend, but registration is essential. 

What you’ll gain from this event 

Attendees will hear the different WA candidates' policy commitments and proposed solutions to tackle the housing crisis, including their positions on affordable and social housing, and ending homelessness. 

Attendees will also have the opportunity be able to ask WA candidates their own questions. For Shelter WA members, this event will be particularly valuable in highlighting the different candidates' priorities for the sector in the next WA State Government.

Speakers

We are pleased to confirm the following speakers have been confirmed.

• Hon. John Carey MLC, Minister for Planning; Lands; Housing; Homelessness (Australian Labor Party) 
• Hon. Dr. Brad Pettit MLC (Greens WA) 
• Shane Love MLA (The Nationals WA) 
• Hon. Wilson Tucker MLC (Independent)

Additional speakers to be announced soon.

Lived Experience

People with lived experience of homelessness or housing insecurity are eligible for free tickets. For more information or assistance with your booking, please contact Sabrina McCarthy, Event & Marketing Coordinator, at sabrina.mccarthy@shelterwa.org.au.

Media Presence

Please note that media may be present at this event to capture photos, videos, or interviews for promotional and reporting purposes. By attending, you consent to being included in event-related media unless otherwise specified.

If you have concerns about being photographed or filmed, or if you wish to remain off-camera, please inform our team upon arrival, and we will ensure your preferences are respected.

Accessibility Information

We are committed to making this event as inclusive and accessible as possible for all attendees. The venue is wheelchair accessible, and we are happy to accommodate any additional requirements to ensure a comfortable experience.

During the Forum we will be using an online application called Slido. This application can be accessed via a QR code that will be shared on a screen during the Forum. The application is for you to submit questions to the Moderator. We understand that the application may not be accessible to everyone who attends so you will be able to submit questions via email to the Shelter WA team before the event. In each of the reminder emails sent to you we will remind you to submit questions via email if that is your preferred way to share questions.

If you have specific accessibility needs, such as mobility support, Auslan interpretation, assistive listening devices, or sensory accommodations, please let us know during the booking process or contact us directly and if we are able to, we will support you as requested.

For more information or to discuss your needs, please reach out to Sabrina McCarthy, Event & Marketing Coordinator, at sabrina.mccarthy@shelterwa.org.au. We are here to help and will do our best to meet your requirements.

Future Correspondence from Shelter WA 

Leading up to the event you will receive a small number of emails confirming and reminding you of your booking ahead of the event next February. Please be sure to check the email messages received from us about the event so you are aware of the key details and can prepare to attend on the day. 

After the event your email address will be added to the Shelter WA monthly newsletter Inside Housing, if you are not already subscribed. You can unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time using the links in the footer of every edition.