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Local Government Amendment Bill 2023 introduced

Feb 23, 2023
Local Government Minister, the Hon John Carey MLA has presented the Local Government Amendment Bill 2023 to the WA Parliament.

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Consultation on regulations for CEO KPIs and public registers

18 December 2024

LG Alert

The Local Government Amendment Act 2023 included new requirements for the publication of the results of performance reviews of local government chief executive officers (CEOs) and a series of public registers of important information. These reforms deliver on the reform themes of greater transparency and accountability.
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Major milestone reached in local government reforms

9 December 2024

LG Alert

Local Government Amendment Act 2024 advances a range of major reforms to the local government sector
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Alternative King's Birthday Public Holiday Date 2025

2 December 2024

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 2025 on Monday 29 September.
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Local government financial index data verification

19 November 2024

LG Alert

Re-designing local government financial ratios and indicators for the new Local Government Financial Index.
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Flying of flags: Remembrance Day

11 November 2024

LG Alert

Remembrance Day is a day of special significance, commemorating the loss of Australian lives in all wars, conflicts and peace operations.
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New long service leave regulations kick in

16 September 2024

LG Alert

New regulations for local government employees’ long service leave are now in place, providing a raft of improvements for workers across Western Australia.
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Simpler temporary accommodation (caravan and camping) approvals

22 August 2024

LG Alert

Local governments to enable temporary accommodation approvals for people camping including caravans and tiny homes on wheels.
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Local Government Amendment Bill 2024 introduced

15 August 2024

LG Alert

Significant reforms to local government move forward with the introduction of the Local Government Amendment Bill 2024 today.

Pilot program to help local governments improve cyber security

7 August 2024

LG Alert

Local governments will benefit from increased support and training resources to help tackle cyber security issues, thanks to a new pilot program.
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Minister’s Place Innovation Awards 2024

22 July 2024

LG Alert

Media release

Local governments in WA are encouraged to have their placemaking initiatives recognised by entering this year’s Minister for Local Government’s Place Innovation Awards.
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Model Financial Statements 2023-24 update

25 June 2024

LG Alert

The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC) has released updated Model Financial Statements (MFS) guidance material for 2023-24 for all classes of local governments.
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Launch of the Local Government Child Safety Self-assessment

30 May 2024

LG Alert

Release of the Local Government Child Safety Self-assessment helps strengthens child safe practices
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Standardised meeting procedures consultation period extended

29 May 2024

LG Alert

Feedback to inform new standardised local government meeting procedures will now close on Friday 7 June 2024.
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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.
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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.
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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.

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