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Local government reform webinar 2

Apr 19, 2023

LG Alert

The first tranche of reforms to the Local Government Act 1995 is progressing through Parliament.
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Report reveals roadmap to local government reform

Aug 4, 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.
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Governance update

Jun 26, 2020

LG Alert

The impacts of the current COVID-19 pandemic have been felt by everyone.
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Local Government Act Review Phase One Regulations - Opportunity to Comment

May 19, 2020
The State Government is giving local governments the opportunity to comment on the Local Government Act Review Phase One Regulations.
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Panel appointed to help develop new Local Government Act for WA

Nov 6, 2019
Local Government Minister David Templeman today announced the formation of an expert panel to progress the development of a new Local Government Act for Western Australia.
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Local Government Legislation Amendment Bill 2019

Apr 23, 2019

LG Alert

Local Government Legislation Amendment Bill 2019
WA State Parliament

Local Government Legislation Amendment Bill 2019

Apr 18, 2019

LG Alert

​In June 2017, the McGowan Government announced a review of the Local Government Act 1995 (LG Act).
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