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A list of publications put out by the department's service areas.
For local government officers to support effective decision making in council and committee meetings.
Feedback on dog and cat laws in WA
In 2017 the State Government announced a review of the Local Government Act 1995 — the first significant review since the Act was introduced more than two decades ago.
Local governments impose rates on the properties within their district to raise revenue to fund the services and facilities provided to residents and visitors.
Authorised Inquiry under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995 (WA)
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).
For the year ended 31 August 2018.
For the year ended 30 June 2018
To make Western Australia a world class arts, cultural, sport and Aboriginal tourism destination.
A useful guide for sport and recreation professionals.
Open space is an inherent part of the Australian culture, helping to define Perth and contribute to the physical and mental health of our community.
This guideline has been prepared as an alternative to a Model Cat Local Law, to assist local governments in developing a Cat Local Law that caters for their unique situation.
This document describes the legislative and policy basis for the application of minimum payments to land being rated by a local government.
This document describes the legislative and policy basis for the application of minimum payments to land being rated by a local government. June 2023.
This policy aims to provide guidance to local governments on the legislative requirements governing the giving of notice on rates. June 2023.