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Elections herald a new era in local government
31 October 2019
The local government elections held on 19 October herald a new era for local government in WA — and the culmination of two years’ behind-the-scenes work by staff at the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries.
New gifts framework
18 October 2019
LG Alert
On 20 October 2019, the new gifts framework contained within the Local Government Legislation Amendment Act 2019 will come into operation. This new gift framework has been simplified, with the focus on transparency and accountability.
Alternative Queen's Birthday public holiday dates 2020
17 October 2019
LG Alert
The Governor has declared that the Celebration Day for the Anniversary of the Birthday of the Reigning Sovereign (Queen's Birthday public holiday) will be observed in 2020 on Monday 28 September.
Proclamation of Local Government Amendment (Auditing) Act 2017
22 August 2019
LG Alert
Local governments are advised that the Local Government Amendment (Auditing) Act 2017 was proclaimed on Friday, 27 October 2017 in the WA Government Gazette No. 207, page 5413.
Alternative Queen's Birthday Public Holiday dates 2018
22 August 2019
LG Alert
The Governor has declared that the Celebration Day for the Anniversary of the Birthday of the Reigning Sovereign (Queen's Birthday public holiday) will be observed in 2018 on Monday 24 September.
Controlling Off-road Vehicles in Your Community
22 August 2019
LG Alert
In light of recent off-road vehicle incidents across the State, local governments are reminded of the options available for controlling off-road vehicle use in the community.
Country Local Government Fund — Youth Development Program 2016-17
21 August 2019
LG Alert
Recently, I have had the privilege of awarding funding through the Country Local Government Fund – Youth Development Program to 25 local government scholarship recipients and 12 local governments to implement traineeship programs.
Regulation Amendment Changes to Fixed Term Deposit Investment Period
21 August 2019
LG Alert
I am pleased to advise that following feedback from the local government sector, the McGowan Government has responded to requests to change the period of time that local governments can invest in fixed term deposits.
MyCouncil Website Data Update
21 August 2019
LG Alert
Local government 2015-16 financial data will be available on the MyCouncil comparative website from Thursday 1 June 2017.
Regional Subsidiaries — Government Policy and Guidelines
21 August 2019
LG Alert
I am pleased to announce the release of the policy and guidelines for the establishment of regional subsidiaries.
Report into Shire of Perenjori handed down
6 August 2019
The Western Australian Government today tabled the report detailing findings of the Authorised Inquiry into the Shire of Perenjori in State Parliament.
Landmark local government reform brings councils into the 21st century
27 June 2019
Landmark local government reforms passed by State Parliament will bring councils into the 21st century as the first reforms resulting from the Local Government Act review.
Every Club Hub
8 May 2019
A one-stop shop for the State's 5500 community sporting clubs and their volunteers is now available thanks to the department’s Every Club Hub initiative.
Review of parking local laws
1 May 2019
LG Alert
In October 2018, the Transport (Road Passenger Services) Act 2018 (TRPS Act) was passed by the Parliament of Western Australia and a number of reforms impacting parking local laws will come into effect on 2 July 2019.
Local Government Legislation Amendment Bill 2019
23 April 2019
LG Alert
Local Government Legislation Amendment Bill 2019
Local Government Legislation Amendment Bill 2019
18 April 2019
LG Alert
In June 2017, the McGowan Government announced a review of the Local Government Act 1995 (LG Act).
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