The department will be closed from Monday 23 December 2024 and will reopen on Thursday 2 January 2025. We will respond to queries in the new year. Best wishes for a safe and happy festive season.
A list of publications put out by the department's service areas.
Consultation Regulatory Impact Statement
The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (the department) has completed a statutory review of the Cat Act 2011 (Cat Act) and the Dog Amendment Act 2013 (Dog Amendment Act).
December 2018
This guideline is designed to assist local governments respond to nuisance barking complaints within their districts.
Feedback on dog and cat laws in WA
Policy