Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries

Public sector reform

From 1 July 2025 DLGSC will be renamed the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport

Making it easier to do business in WA — review of the Standards of Licensed Premises policy

The Director of Liquor Licensing (DLL) has updated the Standards of Licensed Premises policy so it reflects a more modern, risk-based approach and removes duplication with other agencies’ requirements.

Reminder: Good Friday trading

Licensees planning a special event for Good Friday have the opportunity to apply for an occasional liquor licence and trade without the requirement for liquor to be sold or supplied alongside a meal.

Gambling Regulations Amendments 2025

New gambling penalties, infringements, and National Consumer Protection Framework for Online Wagering statutory requirements take effect from 6 February 2025.

Funding boost keeps creative arts learning in schools

Media release

Four projects designed to help disadvantaged students develop creative skills through curriculum-based learning experiences will share $355,665 in funding through the Creative Learning Partnerships Program.

Major funding boost for CinefestOZ and regional arts organisations

Media release

Organisations delivering regional arts programs will share in more than $500,000 of additional Western Australian Government funding to address the rising costs of delivering arts activities and general cost of living impacts.

Regional funding empowers youth with community-led sport and recreation initiatives

Media release

Children and young people in Fitzroy Crossing, Morawa and Carnarvon will soon be able to take part in exciting community-led programs involving activities like boxing, basketball and skateboarding through WA Government sport and recreation funding.

Innovative new community sport facility fund now open

Media release

Funding for up to $50,000 now available to enable more public school sporting facilities across WA to be available for community use.

Increased penalties to strengthen gambling laws in WA

Media release

The WA Government has increased enforcement powers and penalties to bolster the regulation of Western Australia’s gambling industry through law reform.

Elsie Austin Pavilion change room upgrades progressing

Media release

The Shire of Mundaring is progressing upgrades to its Elsie Austin Pavilion change rooms after receiving a $485,000 funding boost allocated through the Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund (CSRFF).