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Make your voice heard by becoming a local government councillor

Aug 9, 2023
Members of the Western Australian community are being urged to consider nominating for the upcoming local government elections to be able to influence the decisions being made that potentially impact the lives of thousands of residents.

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No change to local government election date

30 August 2023

LG Alert

The Western Australian Electoral Commission has confirmed that the Voice to Parliament referendum on 14 October 2023 will not affect the date of local government elections.
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Updated guidance materials for local government

24 August 2023

LG Alert

The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC) has updated a number of guidelines and manuals for local government, as part of its ongoing support for the sector.
A stylised banner with an image of an outdoor cinema with the words, 'Local government elections 2023. Speak for those who can't. Stand for your local council. Nominations open 31 August 2023.'

Make your voice heard by becoming a local government councillor

9 August 2023
Members of the Western Australian community are being urged to consider nominating for the upcoming local government elections to be able to influence the decisions being made that potentially impact the lives of thousands of residents.
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Local government annual returns due 31 August

7 August 2023

LG Alert

The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries reminds all council members and designated employees of their obligations to provide an annual return by Thursday 31 August under the Local Government Act 1995 (the Act).
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Place Innovation Awards and placemaking training webinar

4 August 2023

LG Alert

The Department for Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC) is helping local governments to support innovative approaches to placemaking through 2 new initiatives.
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Fair Value Measurement of Non-Financial Assets for local governments

28 July 2023

LG Alert

The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC) is aware that there are differences in approach in assessing the fair value of assets, where required, with land identified as the asset class most affected.
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Election Candidate Information Briefing Webinar

27 July 2023

LG Alert

The webinar will include a number of presenters and will cover a range of topics, with the aim of preparing successful election candidates for life as an elected member.

Youth Candidate Forums

26 July 2023

LG Alert

The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC) is working to improve candidate diversity and held a forum targeting culturally and linguistically diverse communities last month.

Minister for Local Government’s Place Innovation Awards

24 July 2023

LG Alert

New awards showcasing the best in place-based innovation by WA’s local governments are now open for nominations.
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Local government reform webinar 5

21 July 2023

LG Alert

The next edition of the popular local government reform webinars is scheduled for 3 August and will feature an introduction from the new Minister for Local Government, David Michael.
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New awards showcase the best in local government innovation

21 July 2023

Media release

Local governments are being encouraged to nominate for new awards celebrating the most innovative, collaborative approaches to placemaking across the state.
A stylised banner with an image of an outdoor cinema with the words, 'Local government elections 2023. Speak for those who can't. Stand for your local council. Nominations open 31 August 2023.'

Community awareness drive for local government election changes

12 July 2023
A community awareness campaign is underway to inform voters about upcoming changes that will be in effect for local government elections in October.
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Reform toolkit

12 July 2023

LG Alert

There are several electoral reforms that will be in place for the local government elections in October and it is essential that the community is aware of these changes.
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Priority regulation amendments for local government elections and final set of orders for council representation changes

6 July 2023

LG Alert

The State Government has introduced priority regulation amendments for local government elections and made the final set of orders for council representation changes for the implementation reforms ahead of the 2023 elections.

Incorrect use of concessions on rates bills

5 July 2023

LG Alert

The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries has become aware that some local governments may be granting ‘blanket concessions’ to ratepayers under their discretionary concession powers.
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Flying of flags: NAIDOC Week 2023

3 July 2023

LG Alert

Sunday 2 July 2023 to Sunday 9 July 2023

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