News

7 May 2020

As you would be aware, the Local Government Amendment (COVID-19 Response) Act 2020 was passed by Parliament on 16 April 2020 and came into effect on 21 April 2020.

7 May 2020

WA Government makes $100 million borrowing facility available to local governments to assist with cash flow.

7 May 2020

Local government purchasing policies in the Local Government (Functions and General) Regulations 1996 to be amended.

30 April 2020

The Minister for Local Government is intending to make an Order using the new COVID-19 Response powers.

21 April 2020

On 20 April 2020, the Local Government Amendment (COVID-19 Response) Act 2020 received Royal Assent.

9 April 2020

I am advising that His Excellency the Governor, in Executive Council, has approved regulation amendments dealing with access to funding, procurement and long service leave during the COVID-19 outbreak.

28 March 2020

To help reduce the spread of COVID-19, the State Government will introduce further restrictions on travel within Western Australia from midnight Tuesday night (12.00am Wednesday morning).

28 March 2020

Following the commencement of amendments to the Local Government (Administration) Regulations 1998, the following clarification is advised.

24 March 2020

His Excellency the Governor, in Executive Council, has approved regulations to allow local government councils to hold meetings electronically during a public health emergency or a state of emergency. This can be via teleconference, video conference or other electronic means.

20 March 2020

Local governments have been providing assistance to ensure that goods can be delivered to shops in a timely manner.

20 March 2020

The department understands the challenges that local governments are facing in regard to social distancing and possible individual self-isolation in Western Australia.

19 March 2020

As our state and nation face the challenges of COVID-19, many of our supermarkets and other businesses are struggling to meet unprecedented consumer demand.