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This reform aims to drive the Government’s goals of job creation through economic diversification, local manufacturing and energy transition. It supports the delivery of hospitals and other major infrastructure; and building houses across WA — and brings together public sector expertise to achieve this.

From 1 July: 

• DLGSC will be known as the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport.
• Our department’s new name reflects our reshaped portfolios of Creative Industries, Tourism, Sport and Recreation, and Multicultural Interests. 
• The portfolios of Local Government, and Racing and Gaming (Liquor) will join the reshaped Department of Local Government, Commerce, Industry Regulation and Safety, which replaces DEMIRS.
• This agency will harness the expertise of regulators across the public service. 
• Staff and teams will be assigned to the reformed departments by 1 July 2025, with full implementation expected to be completed by 1 January 2026. 
• A full overview of the reform is on WA.gov.au.

We are committed to delivering the services and programs of work for everyone, and aim to minimise disruption to delivery of existing services during this time.