News

26 Sep 2022

CEO Standards for Recruitment, Performance Review and Termination (CEO Standards) were introduced in Western Australia in February 2021.

20 Sep 2022

Minister for Local Government Hon. John Carey will be advising all Western Australian local governments of pathways to the election reforms, which were announced as a wider package of local government reforms on 3 July 2022.

20 Sep 2022

The Auditor General has tabled in Parliament the Financial Audit Results — Local Government 2020-21. At the time of tabling 16 audits remained outstanding.

10 Sep 2022

Sunday 11 September 2022

9 Sep 2022

Her Majesty the Queen

8 Sep 2022

The Minister for Local Government, in association with the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC), is hosting a roundtable discussion to explore ideas for increasing diversity on Western Australia’s councils.

26 Aug 2022

Effective complaint handling is fundamental to the provision of a quality service but responding to complainants can be complex, challenging, and does not always suit a ‘one size fits all’ approach.

25 Aug 2022

The Financial Better Practice Review Program is a new DLGSC initiative to strengthen the local government sector.

22 Aug 2022

There are a high number of Extraordinary Elections scheduled for various local council vacancies in the coming months and all local governments need to be prepared to issue absent votes.

29 Jul 2022

An Office of the Auditor General report into IT systems has highlighted the need for all local governments to continuously review and improve their practices to protect against cyber threats.

7 Jul 2022

Local governments are advised that important changes under the Industrial Relations Legislation Amendment Act 2021 (IRLA Act) commenced on 20 June 2022.

6 Jul 2022

The State Government has announced the final package of reforms to the Local Government Act 1995, following a review of public submissions.

29 Jun 2022

3 to 10 July 2022

27 Jun 2022

With 30 June fast approaching, some local governments need to make sure they have their asset revaluations ready for audit.

23 Jun 2022

The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries is reviewing the Financial Health Indicator, which is available on the MyCouncil website.

15 Jun 2022

With the start of the new financial year, WA local governments should ensure that they are in a position to allow the preparation of their financial statements and financial audits run as smoothly as possible.

13 Jun 2022

The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries is working with local government stakeholders towards the introduction of Model Financial Statements for 2022-23 financial year.

24 May 2022

Flying the Indigenous Flags on National Sorry Day and throughout National Reconciliation Week recognises the significance of these events for all Australians and is a sign of respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and culture.

18 May 2022

The Office of the Information Commissioner is launching a series of new publications about Open by Design principles.

20 Apr 2022

Anzac Day is a day of special significance to all Australians, particularly for our serving military personnel and returned veterans.

30 Mar 2022

This webinar is suitable for local government CEOs, and staff involved in economic development, small business support and place activation roles.

16 Feb 2022

Several local governments have contacted the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries about the requirement to hold Electors’ general meetings and Special electors’ meetings (Electors' meetings) and if they can be held electronically.

9 Feb 2022

Flying the Indigenous flags on National Sorry Day and throughout National Reconciliation Week recognises the significance of these events for all Australians and is a sign of respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and culture.

24 Jan 2022

Wednesday 26 January 2022

18 Nov 2021

This means changes to the Dog Act 1976 to better regulate the breeding of dogs in Western Australia.

16 Nov 2021

Following the 2021 Ordinary Elections, local governments are reminded that under the Local Government Act 1995, council members must complete the Council Member Essentials (CME) training course.

9 Nov 2021

Flags at half mast and observance of 1 minute of silence on Thursday 11 November 2021.