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Local Government Amendment Bill 2023 introduced
Feb 23, 2023
Local Government Minister, the Hon John Carey MLA has presented the Local Government Amendment Bill 2023 to the WA Parliament.
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2026-2027 Differential rate and minimum payment applications
22 May 2026
LG Alert
Important information regarding differential rate and minimum payment applications for the 2026-27 financial year.
Local Government Adjudicators appointed
13 May 2026
LG Alert
Local Government Adjudicators appointed
Model Financial Statements 2025-26
12 May 2026
LG Alert
Model Financial Statements 2025-26 guidance material now available.
Innovative place making projects recognised for outstanding community impact
11 May 2026
LG Alert
Local governments have been recognised for place-based projects that have improved public spaces and the lives of residents.
MyCouncil – 2023-24 data now available
22 April 2026
LG Alert
Local governments and the community can now access the 2023-24 Local Government Financial Indicator (LGFI), as well as other financial and demographic data on MyCouncil.
Learn about child safeguarding in local government
22 April 2026
LG Alert
Local government staff are invited to attend an in-person workshop increase understanding of how to create and maintain child safe environments through implementation of the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations.
CCTV Grants Program
30 March 2026
LG Alert
CCTV Grants Program applications now open
Learn about child safeguarding in local government
27 February 2026
LG Alert
Learn about child safeguarding in local government
New Regulations to commence for Inspector and Audit, Risk and Improvement Committees
22 December 2025
LG Alert
Independent Inspector takes up role
4 December 2025
LG Alert
Independent Inspector takes up role.
Kolbang Yanginy – Empowering local governments to drive reconciliation
19 November 2025
LG Alert
Kolbang Yanginy – The local government reconciliation resource is here.
Expression of Interest - Principal Adjudicator and Deputy Adjudicator Roles
9 October 2025
LG Alert
Expressions of Interest (EOI) are being sought for the roles of Principal Adjudicator and Deputy Adjudicator roles.
Local government election regulations: guidance for local governments
23 September 2025
LG Alert
A number of regulatory updates and procedural guidelines were introduced in July to help local governments support transparency, consistency and effective governance for this year’s Ordinary Local Government Elections in October.
Consultation on communication agreements for local government council members and CEOs
5 June 2025
LG Alert
Opportunity to provide feedback on draft regulations and orders to inform implementation of local government reforms
New Local Government Financial Indicator on MyCouncil website
14 May 2025
LG Alert
Changes to make it easier for community members to compare data.
New provisions for council members to receive superannuation
31 January 2025
LG Alert
Changes streamline decision making process for local governments
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