Application for registration by The West Party

Thursday 11 June 2026

For immediate release

The Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) has received an application from The West Party for registration as a political party. The application includes the following proposed particulars: 

 The West Party Logo

 

 

 

 Abbreviation of party name: West

Initials of party name: TWP

Name of proposed registered officer: Brendon Callister

Address of proposed registered officer: 163-179 Old Geelong Rd, Hoppers Crossing VIC 3029

The application was signed by the secretary of the party and was accompanied by the prescribed documentation and payment of the prescribed fee.

Objections to the proposed registration must be submitted to the VEC in writing no later than Sunday 12 July 2026. Valid reasons for objection include:

  • the party is not an eligible political party as defined under the Electoral Act 2002 (the Act)
  • application is not in accordance with the requirements of section 45 of the Act
  • the proposed name should be refused under section 47 of the Act.

Objections can be made to rppregistration@vec.vic.gov.au or posted to the VEC, Level 11, 530 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000.

Objections must be signed and include the objector's address. Details of any objections will be made available to the applicant.