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Valuation of Land – Mining Tenements on land subject to Miscellaneous Licence
19 April 2024
LG Alert
Section 6.26 of the Local Government Act 1995 provides that certain categories of land are not rateable, meaning that a rate bill may not be issued in relation to that land.
New Long Service Leave Regulations and Reform Webinar 9
18 April 2024
LG Alert
New Local Government (Long Service Leave) Regulations 2024 now replace the Local Government (Long Service Leave) Regulations of 1977.
CEO recruitment and termination
16 April 2024
LG Alert
Local government councils must approve, by absolute majority, appointments to the position of chief executive officer (CEO) and their employment contracts.
Guidance on council and committee meetings updated
28 March 2024
LG Alert
Guidance material on council and committee meetings has been updated to better support the establishment and operation of committees in accordance with the Local Government Act 1995.
Standardised meeting procedures consultation now open
28 February 2024
LG Alert
A 3-month consultation period is now open to inform the development of new regulations and guidance materials to standardise local government council and meeting procedures in WA.
Local government reform webinar 8
23 February 2024
LG Alert
Please join us for our first local government reform webinar for this year.
Feedback on 2022-23 model financial statements
9 January 2024
LG Alert
Local government financial and accounting officers are invited to provide feedback on the model financial statements and guidance material we provided for 2022-23.
Local government guidance: undertaking your next prescribed budget review
5 December 2023
LG Alert
Regulation 33A of the Local Government (Financial Management) Regulations now requires local governments to undertake a review of their 2023-24 annual budget no earlier than 31 December 2023 and no later than 29 February 2024.
Council member mandatory training requirements
24 November 2023
LG Alert
Local governments must organise for new council members to undertake mandatory training.
Stop Puppy Farming — consultation closing soon
20 November 2023
LG Alert
Local governments, community members, animal rehoming services, vet practices and other stakeholders are encouraged to have their say on proposed new Dog and Cat Regulations before public consultation closes on 5pm 20 November 2023.
Flying of flags: Remembrance Day
9 November 2023
LG Alert
Remembrance Day is a day of special significance, commemorating the loss of Australian lives in all wars, conflicts and peace operations.
Alternative King's Birthday Public Holiday Date 2024
8 November 2023
LG Alert
The Governor has declared that the Celebration Day for the Anniversary of the Birthday of the Reigning Sovereign (King’s Birthday public holiday) will be observed in 2024 on Monday 23 September.
Local government reform webinar 7
6 November 2023
LG Alert
Please join us for our monthly reform webinar.
Flying of flags: State funeral for Hon. William (Bill) George Hayden
1 November 2023
LG Alert
A State Funeral Service for the Honourable William (Bill) George Hayden AC will take place at 9.00 am AWST on Friday 3 November 2023 at St Mary’s Church, Elizabeth Street, Ipswich, Queensland.
Preparing for your new council’s first meeting
20 October 2023
LG Alert
Local governments will need to prepare for their first Council meeting post election.
Guidance on reporting credit card and purchasing card transactions
19 October 2023
LG Alert
From 1 September 2023, local governments are required to disclose information about each transaction made on a credit card, debit card or other purchasing cards.
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