The department will be closed from Monday 23 December 2024 and will reopen on Thursday 2 January 2025. We will respond to queries in the new year. Best wishes for a safe and happy festive season.
A list of publications put out by the department's service areas.
Local Government Reform
For the year ending 30 June 2024
The Local Government Standards Panel (the Standards Panel) is the primary standards panel established under Part 5 Division 9 and Schedule 5.1 of the Local Government Act 1995 (the Act).
Local Government Amendment Bill 2024
Guidance on the Local Government (Long Service Leave) Regulations 2024 and leave entitlements of local government employees.
For the year ending 30 June 2023
Authorised Inquiry under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995 (WA)
Consultation Regulatory Impact Statement
Explanatory paper
Local Government Operational Guidelines
Supporting and enforcing effective regulation of the local government sector within WA.
Developed in response to recommendation 6.12 from the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse.
Submitting a successful application