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Local Government Minister, the Hon John Carey MLA has presented the Local Government Amendment Bill 2023 to the WA Parliament.
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Stop Puppy Farming — consultation closing soon
20 November 2023
LG Alert
Local governments, community members, animal rehoming services, vet practices and other stakeholders are encouraged to have their say on proposed new Dog and Cat Regulations before public consultation closes on 5pm 20 November 2023.
Flying of flags: Remembrance Day
9 November 2023
LG Alert
Remembrance Day is a day of special significance, commemorating the loss of Australian lives in all wars, conflicts and peace operations.
Alternative King's Birthday Public Holiday Date 2024
8 November 2023
LG Alert
The Governor has declared that the Celebration Day for the Anniversary of the Birthday of the Reigning Sovereign (King’s Birthday public holiday) will be observed in 2024 on Monday 23 September.
Local government reform webinar 7
6 November 2023
LG Alert
Please join us for our monthly reform webinar.
Flying of flags: State funeral for Hon. William (Bill) George Hayden
1 November 2023
LG Alert
A State Funeral Service for the Honourable William (Bill) George Hayden AC will take place at 9.00 am AWST on Friday 3 November 2023 at St Mary’s Church, Elizabeth Street, Ipswich, Queensland.
Preparing for your new council’s first meeting
20 October 2023
LG Alert
Local governments will need to prepare for their first Council meeting post election.
Guidance on reporting credit card and purchasing card transactions
19 October 2023
LG Alert
From 1 September 2023, local governments are required to disclose information about each transaction made on a credit card, debit card or other purchasing cards.
Third set of local government regulation amendments
18 October 2023
LG Alert
The State Government has brought in the next set of local government regulation amendments with the Local Government Regulation Amendment Regulations (No. 3) 2023.
Placemaking webinar
26 September 2023
LG Alert
DLGSC has engaged the Town Team Movement to deliver free placemaking training for the whole local government sector in WA.
Submission of annual financial statements to the auditor
21 September 2023
LG Alert
Section 6.4 of the Local Government Act 1995 sets out the obligations of local governments with regards to their annual financial reporting.
Local government reform webinar 6
15 September 2023
LG Alert
The next local government reform webinar is scheduled for Friday 22 September.
No change to local government election date
30 August 2023
LG Alert
The Western Australian Electoral Commission has confirmed that the Voice to Parliament referendum on 14 October 2023 will not affect the date of local government elections.
Updated guidance materials for local government
24 August 2023
LG Alert
The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC) has updated a number of guidelines and manuals for local government, as part of its ongoing support for the sector.
Local government annual returns due 31 August
7 August 2023
LG Alert
The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries reminds all council members and designated employees of their obligations to provide an annual return by Thursday 31 August under the Local Government Act 1995 (the Act).
Place Innovation Awards and placemaking training webinar
4 August 2023
LG Alert
The Department for Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC) is helping local governments to support innovative approaches to placemaking through 2 new initiatives.
Fair Value Measurement of Non-Financial Assets for local governments
28 July 2023
LG Alert
The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC) is aware that there are differences in approach in assessing the fair value of assets, where required, with land identified as the asset class most affected.
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