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A series of webinars for the local government sector.
DLGSC currently has 2 regular webinar series specifically for the local government sector. One of the webinars is a partnership with LG Professionals WA and is targeted at local government professionals.
The other series called the Reform Webinars are aimed at a more general audience including elected officials, local government professionals, interested stakeholders and the general public.
Because the government is currently working on the most significant reforms to the sector in 25 years both are naturally focused on these reforms, though the LG Professionals WA webinar series will also cover other topics when necessary.
The webinars may cover similar materials but they will be different. The reform webinars offer longer presentations on a topic, while the LG Professionals WA webinars, because they are targeted at local government professionals only are a little more technical, and offer more opportunities for detailed questions.
There are no upcoming events.
Here you will find all the webinars about the reform of the Local Government Act 1995.
If you have questions about the reforms, we have put together a comprehensive suite of information, or you can contact a local government expert here at DLGSC on 1300 762 511 or by email at actreview@dlgsc.wa.gov.au
9 March 2023
A general overview of tranche 1 of the reforms to the Local Government Act 1995. This webinar features an introduction by Minister Carey, a detailed breakdown of the reforms from DLGSC staff and some questions and answers.
27 April 2023
An overview of optional preferential voting in local government elections.
1 June 2023
Ward and representation changes.
6 July 2023
3 August 2023
22 September 2023
21 November 2023
The local government reform team then presented an update on key local government reforms.
DLGSC has updated 'A Guide to Meetings' to clarify advice provided in the webinar relating to committees. This guidance is at section 3.3 Committee meetings.
The presentation included the following topics:
20 August 2024
This webinar included details around the Local Government Amendment Bill 2024, the Office of the Local Government Inspector and other reform project updates.