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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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Independent Inspector takes up role

4 December 2025

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Independent Inspector takes up role.

Kolbang Yanginy – Empowering local governments to drive reconciliation

19 November 2025

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Kolbang Yanginy – The local government reconciliation resource is here.
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Expression of Interest - Principal Adjudicator and Deputy Adjudicator Roles

9 October 2025

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Expressions of Interest (EOI) are being sought for the roles of Principal Adjudicator and Deputy Adjudicator roles.
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Local government election regulations: guidance for local governments

23 September 2025

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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.
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Consultation on communication agreements for local government council members and CEOs

5 June 2025

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Opportunity to provide feedback on draft regulations and orders to inform implementation of local government reforms
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New Local Government Financial Indicator on MyCouncil website

14 May 2025

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Changes to make it easier for community members to compare data.
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New provisions for council members to receive superannuation

31 January 2025

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Changes streamline decision making process for local governments
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Consultation on regulations for CEO KPIs and public registers

18 December 2024

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The Local Government Amendment Act 2023 included new requirements for the publication of the results of performance reviews of local government chief executive officers (CEOs) and a series of public registers of important information. These reforms deliver on the reform themes of greater transparency and accountability.
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Major milestone reached in local government reforms

9 December 2024

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Local Government Amendment Act 2024 advances a range of major reforms to the local government sector
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Alternative King's Birthday Public Holiday Date 2025

2 December 2024

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The Governor has declared that the Celebration Day for the Anniversary of the Birthday of the Reigning Sovereign (King’s Birthday public holiday) will be observed in 2025 on Monday 29 September.
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Local government financial index data verification

19 November 2024

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Re-designing local government financial ratios and indicators for the new Local Government Financial Index.
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Flying of flags: Remembrance Day

11 November 2024

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Remembrance Day is a day of special significance, commemorating the loss of Australian lives in all wars, conflicts and peace operations.
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New long service leave regulations kick in

16 September 2024

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New regulations for local government employees’ long service leave are now in place, providing a raft of improvements for workers across Western Australia.
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Simpler temporary accommodation (caravan and camping) approvals

22 August 2024

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Local governments to enable temporary accommodation approvals for people camping including caravans and tiny homes on wheels.
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Local Government Amendment Bill 2024 introduced

15 August 2024

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Significant reforms to local government move forward with the introduction of the Local Government Amendment Bill 2024 today.

Pilot program to help local governments improve cyber security

7 August 2024

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Local governments will benefit from increased support and training resources to help tackle cyber security issues, thanks to a new pilot program.

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