The department partners with local government to deliver good governance to the community.
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Local governments and the community can now access the 2023-24 Local Government Financial Indicator (LGFI), as well as other financial and demographic data on MyCouncil.
Local government staff are invited to attend an in-person workshop increase understanding of how to create and maintain child safe environments through implementation of the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations.
CCTV Grants Program applications now open
Local governments in Western Australia are encouraged to have their placemaking initiatives recognised by entering the Minister’s Place Innovation Awards 2026.
Learn about child safeguarding in local government
Cat Amendment (Local Laws) Bill 2026 set to be introduced to Parliament.
Statutory review of the Cat Act 2011 is now underway
Project supported by a $3.5 million WA Government election commitment
Christmas and new year closure period 2025-26
Register for our local government reform webinar on new Audit, Risk and Improvement Committees and Inspector regulations.
Independent Inspector takes up role.
Are you passionate about good governance and want to help local governments thrive?
The Governor has declared that the Celebration Day for the Anniversary of the Birthday of the Reigning Sovereign (King’s Birthday public holiday) will be observed in 2026 on Monday 28 September.
Kolbang Yanginy – The local government reconciliation resource is here.
Council members are invited to attend a webinar presented by the eSafety Commissioner to equip them with the tools to navigate social media safely and confidently.
Local Government Minister Hannah Beazley has decided not to suspend the Coolgardie Shire council.
Expressions of Interest (EOI) are being sought for the roles of Principal Adjudicator and Deputy Adjudicator roles.
Western Australians have the opportunity to make their voices heard and cast a vote in the upcoming local government elections.
A number of regulatory updates and procedural guidelines were introduced in July to help local governments support transparency, consistency and effective governance for this year’s Ordinary Local Government Elections in October.
Local government makes a big difference in our everyday lives. It defines the places we live, work and play.
MyCouncil provides information about your council and local government across WA.
Local government elections play an important role in Western Australia's democratic system.
Promoting responsible dog ownership and the future health and welfare of dogs.
The Cemeteries Act 1986 requires all deceased persons to be buried in proclaimed cemeteries administered by responsible trustees.
Information on permitted and prohibited areas for off-road vehicles.
The department is responsible for administering the Dog Act 1976 and the Cat Act 2011.
The department administers the Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Act 1995 (the Act).
Helping to improve the capacity of local governments to respond to community demands and expectations, and improve levels of accountability and legislative compliance.
Providing support and advisory services to 139 local governments.
A list of acts and regulations relating the local government.
Facilitating good governance and compliance by monitoring, promoting and enforcing compliance.
WA Local Government Grants Commission and Advisory Board.
Information on rates setting for local governments.
The Local Government Act 1995 enables local governments to make local laws considered necessary for the good government of their districts.
A regional subsidiary is designed to be a convenient way for local governments to pool their resources and cooperate more closely with neighbouring districts.
Changes to the Local Government Act 1995 were passed by Parliament requires all council members to complete training within the first 12 months of being elected.
Current and ongoing initiatives to help strengthen all local governments across Western Australia.
These are the most significant reforms to the Local Government Act 1995 in 25 years and aim to ensure local governments better serve residents and ratepayers.
The Minister for Local Government’s Place Innovation Awards are designed to recognise and promote innovative place-related projects, policies and activities involving local governments in Western Australia.
A framework for local governments to establish local priorities linking to operational functions.
Information relating to inquiries into misconduct of local governments.
The department may issue a notice to a local government when it has concerns about the running of the council or administration and requires further information to resolve the matter.
Supporting local governments to understand and implement child safe reforms arising from the Royal Commission into Institutional Child Sexual Abuse.