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Local government sector urged to take leadership role
12 May 2020
LG Alert
The local government sector has a key role to play in the Phase 2 easing of restrictions and in helping communities get back on their feet and the economy back on track.
Financial assistance provided to local governments
7 May 2020
LG Alert
WA Government makes $100 million borrowing facility available to local governments to assist with cash flow.
Amendments to Purchasing Policy
7 May 2020
LG Alert
Local government purchasing policies in the Local Government (Functions and General) Regulations 1996 to be amended.
Budget process
30 April 2020
LG Alert
The Minister for Local Government is intending to make an Order using the new COVID-19 Response powers.
Local Government Amendment (COVID-19 Response) Act 2020
21 April 2020
LG Alert
On 20 April 2020, the Local Government Amendment (COVID-19 Response) Act 2020 received Royal Assent.
Upcoming regulation amendments for local governments
6 April 2020
LG Alert
To continue to support local governments during the COVID-19 outbreak, the department is urgently progressing amendments to the following Local Government Regulations.
New intrastate travel restrictions from midnight, Tuesday 31 March 2020
28 March 2020
LG Alert
To 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).
Public Authorities (Delivery of Goods and Collection of Rubbish and Refuse) Directions
20 March 2020
LG Alert
Local governments have been providing assistance to ensure that goods can be delivered to shops in a timely manner.
Electronic attendance at meetings
20 March 2020
LG Alert
The department understands the challenges that local governments are facing in regard to social distancing and possible individual self-isolation in Western Australia.
Meeting quorums
17 March 2020
LG Alert
Some local governments are currently experiencing difficulty in achieving necessary meeting quorums.
2019/2020 Budget Review
25 February 2020
LG Alert
Under Regulation 33A of the Local Government (Financial Management) Regulations 1996 (FMR), between 1 January and 31 March in each financial year, a local government must carry out a review of its budget for that year.
Significant matters reported by the auditor in an audit report
20 February 2020
LG Alert
If the Auditor General or a local government’s appointed auditor reports a significant matter in an audit report, section 7.12A of the Local Government Act 1995 (the Act) requires a response from the local government.
Proposed new laws to Stop Puppy Farming in WA
19 February 2020
LG Alert
The State Government is progressing changes to the law to Stop Puppy Farming in Western Australia.
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