The department will be closed from Monday 23 December 2024 and will reopen on Thursday 2 January 2025. We will respond to queries in the new year. Best wishes for a safe and happy festive season.
A list of publications put out by the department's service areas.
The department's strategic directions.
Authorised Inquiry under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995 (WA)
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).
For the year ended 30 June 2019.
December 2018
Local Government Operational Guidelines
A guide for riders
A guide for retailers
Information for local governments regarding management of off-road vehicles
This guideline is designed to assist local governments respond to nuisance barking complaints within their districts.
For local government officers to support effective decision making in council and committee meetings.
Feedback on dog and cat laws in WA