News

Jun 19, 2018

State Local Partnership Agreement Communique

Mar 14, 2018

Today I introduced into Parliament the Local Government Amendment (Suspension and Dismissal) Bill 2018.

Nov 23, 2017

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.

Nov 1, 2017

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.

Oct 24, 2017

To reduce the reporting burden on local governments, audited Annual Financial Reports and Western Australian Local Government Grants Commission returns can now be submitted via online forms within Smart Hub.

Oct 16, 2017

Following an amendment to the Local Government (Regional Subsidiaries) Regulations 2017, a regional subsidiary is now permitted to conduct land transactions if they are necessary for pursuing a purpose specified in the subsidiary's charter or winding up the subsidiary.

Aug 14, 2017

I am pleased to announce the release of the policy and guidelines for the establishment of regional subsidiaries.

Jun 2, 2017

Local government 2015-16 financial data will be available on the MyCouncil comparative website from Thursday 1 June 2017.

May 17, 2017

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.