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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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Restrictions eased for local government electors’ meetings
4 November 2020
LG Alert
COVID-19 restrictions are being eased for local government electors’ meetings from today.
Private ATO ruling applying to regional local governments
30 October 2020
LG Alert
The Australian Tax Office (ATO) has recently made a private ruling, confirming that the fee for a Grant of Right of Burial and a renewal of a Grant of Right of Burial is exempt from GST.
Proposed amendments to Local Government Financial Management Regulations
27 October 2020
LG Alert
The proposed amendments to the Local Government Financial Management Regulations for valuation of assets from 2019-20 onwards are expected to be considered at the Executive Council Meeting of 3 November 2020.
Alternative Queen's Birthday Public Holiday Dates 2021
21 October 2020
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 2021 on Monday 27 September.
Local government input required — Graffiti Vandalism Strategy
6 October 2020
LG Alert
On behalf of the State Graffiti Taskforce, all local governments are urged to complete the reporting form to help make an accurate assessment of the cost of managing graffiti vandalism in Western Australia.
Local Government ACROD Parking Accessibility Review Survey
2 October 2020
LG Alert
Amendments to the Local Government (Parking for People with Disabilities) Regulations 2014 (Regulations) came into effect on 25 April 2020.
Local Government Regulations Amendment (Infringement Notices) Regulations 2020
29 September 2020
LG Alert
I write to inform you of changes to infringement notices prescribed in legislation enforced by WA local governments.
Amendment to Regulation 9(1) of the Local Government (Rules of Conduct) Regulations 2007
22 September 2020
LG Alert
As a result of queries from the sector, I am providing further clarification regarding the amendments made to regulation 9(1) of the Local Government (Rules of Conduct) Regulations 2007.
Lodgement of draft financial statements with your auditor by 30 September 2020
18 September 2020
LG Alert
Local governments may be aware that the department is currently consulting with the sector on proposed amendments to the Financial Management Regulations that could affect 2019-20 financial statements.
Universal Council Member Training
18 September 2020
LG Alert
The Local Government Amendment Act 2019 has introduced the requirement for all council members to undertake Council Member Essentials training within the first 12 months of being elected.
Electors’ special meetings during COVID-19
19 August 2020
LG Alert
As you are aware, the Local Government Amendment (COVID-19 Response) Act 2020 was passed by Parliament on 16 April 2020 and came into effect on 21 April 2020.
Report of the Inquiry into the City of Perth
13 August 2020
LG Alert
As you are aware, I appointed an Inquiry Panel on 2 March 2018 to conduct an inquiry into the ability of the City of Perth (the City) to provide for the good governance of the people in the City.
Report reveals roadmap to local government reform
4 August 2020
LG Alert
Local Government Minister David Templeman today released an expert report which outlines recommendations to guide the development of a new Local Government Act for WA.
Payment methods
2 July 2020
LG Alert
Amendments have been made to the Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Regulations 1997, the Cat Regulations 2012, and the Dog Regulations 2013.
MyCouncil website: 2018-19 data now available
26 June 2020
LG Alert
Local government demographic, geographic and financial data for 2018-19 is now available on the MyCouncil website.
MARKYT Community Resilience Scorecard
26 June 2020
LG Alert
Local governments encouraged to promote the MARKTY Community Resilience Scorecard study to local communities, open until 3 July 2020.
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