Support and advice for local governments

The department provides support and advisory services to 139 local governments, including 2 Indian Ocean Territories.

Our services aim to improve the capacity of local governments to respond to community demands and expectations, levels of accountability and legislative compliance. 

There are 2 support services available to local government officers and council members — a general advisory line and a financial policy and accounting help desk.  

Members of the public with concerns involving their local government should attempt to resolve them directly with their local government.

Find out more about resolving a concern with your local government 

Local Government Advisory Line

Email lghotline@dlgsc.wa.gov.au
Telephone 1300 762 511
8:30am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday

To allow for an informed response, it is preferred that complex enquiries are made by email in the first instance.

Questions related to long service leave should be directed to the responsible area of the relevant local government, or if a member, to WALGA's Employee Relations service.

Local Government Accounting Helpdesk

Guidelines

LG Alerts

Flying of flags: Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III and Her Majesty The Queen Consort

May 4, 2023, 09:59 AM by User Not Found
Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 May 2023
The Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and The Queen Consort will take place on Saturday 6 May 2023, at Westminster Abbey, London, United Kingdom.

Further information is available on the Prime Minister and Cabinet website. 

In accordance with flag protocol, the Australian National Flag should be flown or displayed where possible all day on Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 May 2023.

The Australian Aboriginal Flag and the Torres Strait Islander Flag may be flown on additional flagpoles, where available, near the Australian National Flag.

This advice applies to buildings and establishments occupied by Western Australian Government departments and associated agencies. Other organisations are also welcome to participate.

The financial and staffing implications arising from weekend flag marshal duties are the responsibility of each organisation. 

If further information regarding flag protocol is required, please contact Protocol and State Events on 6552 6333 or visit the Australian National Flag page.
Page reviewed 28 February 2025
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