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Flying of flags for NAIDOC Week 4 to 11 July 2021

LG Alert

Flying the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flags throughout NAIDOC Week is a sign of national respect for Indigenous Australians.
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Roll up for WA posters

LG Alert

Anyone over the age of 30, and all Aboriginal people over the age of 16, in Western Australia are now eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
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Accounting for Cash in Lieu of Open Space

LG Alert

Amendments to section 154 of the Planning and Development Act 2005 (PDA) changed the accounting treatment for cash in lieu of open space contributions received on or after 12 September 2020.
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Local Government (COVID-19 Response) Amendment Order 2021

LG Alert

The Local Government (COVID-19 Response) Amendment Order 2021 (the Order), comes into effect on 2 June 2021, providing ongoing assistance to WA ratepayers hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic for the 2021-22 financial year.

Comment sought on planning reforms

LG Alert

Local governments are being invited to comment on the next phase of reforms to streamline the planning system and reduce red tape.
Australian, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flags

Flying of flags: National Sorry Day and National Reconciliation Week

LG Alert

Flying the Indigenous flags on National Sorry Day and throughout National Reconciliation Week recognises the significance of these events for all Australians and is a sign of respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and culture.
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Preparing your 2021-22 budget

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Differential rating and minimum payments — return to normal practise.
Infographic for the post-lockdown transition

COVID-19 update: post-lockdown transition

LG Alert

Following an announcement by the State Government, post-lockdown measures will come into effect from 12:01am Tuesday 27 April until 12.01am, Saturday morning 1 May.
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Identification of potential areas for off-road vehicles

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The Off-Road Vehicle Advisory Committee is asking local governments to identify areas that could be considered for formal gazetting for off-road vehicle (ORV) use.
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Transitional lockdown restrictions will be lifted

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COVID-19 update
Aboriginal community

Update: State and Local Government elections and access to Remote Aboriginal Communities

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Lockdown: Perth, Peel and South West

Perth Metro, Peel and South West regions to enter hard lockdown

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COVID Safety
State Infrastructure Strategy Discussion Paper

State Infrastructure Strategy webinar

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Updating local governments on the development of the State Infrastructure Strategy.
Mandatory contact register

SafeWA update

LG Alert

More than one million Western Australians have now signed up for SafeWA.
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Independent oversight system webinar

LG Alert

Helping organisations that engage with or provide services and activities to children to better understand this recommendation.
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Child Safety Officers webinar

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Discuss the recommended designation of child safety officers within existing staff profiles at WA’s local governments.

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Page reviewed 10 November 2023