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Creative WA: A 10 year vision to grow and sustain our creative ecosystem

$54 million to support vision for a Creative WA

Dec 12, 2024
The WA Government has announced a $54 million funding package as part of its ambitious 10-year vision for culture, arts and creative industries in Western Australia.

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Guide to Local Government Auditing Reforms

28 June 2018

LG Alert

Following engagement with the sector, the Department has revised the Guide to Local Government Auditing Reforms which includes a number of amendments that affect local governments.
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19 June 2018 meeting

19 June 2018

Communique

State Local Partnership Agreement Communique
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Suspension and Dismissal Amendment Bill 2018

14 March 2018

LG Alert

Today I introduced into Parliament the Local Government Amendment (Suspension and Dismissal) Bill 2018.

Local Government Risk Profile

2 November 2017

LG Alert

I am aware of concerns raised within the local government sector about the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries' Risk Profile and the way the department has communicated with the sector with regard to the profile.
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Smart Hub now accepting Annual Financial Reports and Grants Commission Returns

24 October 2017

LG Alert

To reduce the reporting burden on local governments, audited Annual Financial Reports and Western Australian Local Government Grants Commission returns can now be submitted via online forms within Smart Hub.
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Amendment to Regional Subsidiaries Regulations

16 October 2017

LG Alert

Following an amendment to the Local Government (Regional Subsidiaries) Regulations 2017, a regional subsidiary is now permitted to conduct land transactions if they are necessary for pursuing a purpose specified in the subsidiary's charter or winding up the subsidiary.
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A Guide to Local Government Auditing Reforms

19 September 2017

LG Alert

The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries has prepared a guide to inform local governments and auditors about the recent reforms to the conduct of local government audits.
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Local Government (Regional Subsidiaries) Regulations 2017

21 January 2017

LG Alert

I am pleased to announce the introduction of the regional subsidiary model in Western Australia. This is a mechanism that local governments have sought for many years and the necessary changes have now been enacted.

Changes to the Liquor Control Regulations 1989

11 January 2017
A new category of special facility licence allows for the online sale of WA produced wine.
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Budget Consideration in Rate Setting

4 January 2017

LG Alert

As local governments commence their annual budget setting process for the 2017-18 financial year it is an opportune time for a reminder about how the budget process influences rating models.
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Liquor restrictions

23 July 2014
Mechanisms available to address harm caused due to the use of liquor are provided under sections 64 and 175(1a) of the Liquor Control Act 1988.

Section 64 “Show Cause” in relation to alcohol-related harm in the Pilbara

31 May 2012
Following consideration of the WA Police and the West Pilbara Alcohol Management Group jointly prepared report regarding the evidence and extent of alcohol-related harm.

Section 64 “Show Cause” in relation to alcohol-related harm in the Kalgoorlie/Boulder area

31 May 2012
The WA Police have written to the Director of Liquor Licensing and have prepared a report regarding the evidence and extent of alcohol-related harm being experienced by people in the communities of Kalgoorlie, Boulder, Coolgardie and Kambalda.

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