Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries
Coronavirus (COVID-19) information
Latest novel coronavirus (COVID-19) information, updates and resources.
News
New restrictions on the number of people at funerals
02 Apr 2020To help reduce the spread of COVID-19, the State Government has introduced new provisions to prohibit certain indoor and outdoor activities. These include limits on the number of people who can attend a funeral in WA.
Liquor licence renewal fees waived as part of $1 billion COVID-19 economic package
31 Mar 2020Licensees will soon be contacted regarding the State Government announcement.
$159m COVID-19 Relief Fund to provide crisis support
30 Mar 2020Premier Mark McGowan and Lotterywest have today established a $159 million COVID-19 relief fund to provide support to organisations that are helping people experiencing hardship.
New intrastate travel restrictions from midnight, Tuesday 31 March 2020
28 Mar 2020To help reduce the spread of COVID-19, the State Government will introduce further restrictions on travel within Western Australia from midnight Tuesday night (12.00am Wednesday morning).
Notice of Electronic Council Meetings During Emergencies
28 Mar 2020Departmental Circular 6 2020
Following the commencement of amendments to the Local Government (Administration) Regulations 1998, the following clarification is advised.
New support for small businesses during liquor restrictions
27 Mar 2020Six-month occasional liquor licenses to allow for sale of liquor with takeaway meals. Liquor restrictions adjusted for cellar door sales. Hotline and email set up for licensees with queries about packaged liquor.
COVID-19 response: Temporary changes to takeaway alcohol
25 Mar 2020The State Government, in consultation with the WA Commissioner of Police, has introduced temporary restrictions on takeaway alcohol across the State, to ensure Western Australia is well prepared to respond to COVID-19 and minimise alcohol-related problems in the community.
Regulation amendments for electronic attendance – enabling council meetings to continue during emergencies
24 Mar 2020Departmental Circular 5 2020
His Excellency the Governor, in Executive Council, has approved regulations to allow local government councils to hold meetings electronically during a public health emergency or a state of emergency. This can be via teleconference, video conference or other electronic means.
Instructions to close certain places of business, worship and entertainment
23 Mar 2020Departmental Circular 4 2020
Under the Emergency Management Act 2005, the Commissioner of Police and State Emergency Coordinator, Chris Dawson, has issued directions regarding the closure of various establishments to the public in WA to limit the spread of COVID-16.
Cultural and art institutions
23 Mar 2020At 12.00pm today, as part of a nationally consistent approach, all cultural and art institutions in Western Australia will close in the interests of public safety in response to COVID-19.