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For local governments
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Compliance and governance
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Boards and commissions
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Activating Alfresco Rebate Program
Supporting outdoor dining: guide for local governments
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Quaranup
Woodman Point
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Connecting to Country
Contemporary Music Fund
Creativity for Schools
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Regional Arts Venue Support
10 Year Vision for Culture and the Arts in Western Australia
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Round 2 — Have your say
May 8, 2023
Regulatory Proposal Consultation Paper: Combat Sports Legislation
Protected Entertainment Precincts legislation introduced to parliament
Oct 27, 2022
The State Government has introduced the Liquor Control Amendment (Protected Entertainment Precincts) Bill 2022 in Parliament.
Landmark Stop Puppy Farming legislation passes WA Parliament
Dec 16, 2021
New laws to crack down on the cruel practice of puppy farming in Western Australia have passed State Parliament.
Just the ticket — tough new laws to stamp out scalping
Sep 8, 2021
Ticket scalping will be illegal in Western Australia after legislation introduced by the State Government passed Parliament, delivering on an election commitment.
Local Government Regulations Amendment Regulations (No. 2) 2020
Nov 6, 2020
Departmental Circular 13 2020
The Local Government Regulations Amendment Regulations (No.2) 2020 (previously named the Local Government Regulations Amendments (Consequential) Regulations 2020) have been published in the Government Gazette today (6 November 2020).
State Government exercises new powers to help ratepayers
May 8, 2020
The Minister for Local Government has exercised his new powers under the Local Government Amendment (COVID-19 Response) Act 2020.
Local Government (COVID-19 response) Order 2020
May 7, 2020
Ministerial Circular 3 2020
As you would be aware, the Local Government Amendment (COVID-19 Response) Act 2020 was passed by Parliament on 16 April 2020 and came into effect on 21 April 2020.
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23 August 2023
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