A list of publications put out by the department's service areas.
Authorised Inquiry under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995 (WA)
To assist local governments with the preparation of their budgets, the department has prepared this factsheet on the budget process.
For the year ended 30 June 2020.
For the year ended 30 June 2019.
Recommendation 6.12 of the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse
The department's strategic directions.
The Local Government Standards Panel (the Standards Panel) is the primary standards panel established under Part 5 Division 9 and Schedule 5.1 of the Local Government Act 1995 (the Act).
An Inquiry under part 8, Division 2 Local Government Act 1995
Empowering State and local government leaders with state-wide, local data to respond, recover and thrive.
Recommendations for a new Local Government Act for Western Australia
The WA Constitution allows for a system of local government through the Local Government Act 1995.
Phase two consultation complete
The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (the department) has completed a statutory review of the Cat Act 2011 (Cat Act) and the Dog Amendment Act 2013 (Dog Amendment Act).
December 2018
Local Government Operational Guidelines