WA senate result expected Tuesday

The results of the West Australian Senate re-run election are about to be announced.

WA Australian electoral officer Kathy Mitchell says she has advised candidates that distribution of preferences to decide the six WA Senate places would start on Tuesday and they could appoint scrutineers to observe the process.

Following the preference distribution, the Australian Electoral Commission will release a national media statement announcing the outcome. That is expected any time after 4.30pm (AEST).

It will also outline arrangements for formal declaration of the WA Senate poll.