Friday, November 15, 2024

Major milestone in reform of WA Local Government Act

Western Australia’s Legislative Assembly recently passed the Local Government Amendment Bill 2023, which is set to deliver a range of major reforms to the system of local government across Western Australia.

Tranche one of the reforms is progressing to allow for key changes to be implemented for the October 2023 Ordinary Elections.

The changes will deliver a range of major benefits for ratepayers, strengthen local democracy and provide greater transparency and accountability by:

Work on the second tranche of additional legislation to deliver further reforms is continuing in consultation with the local government sector, the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries has advised.

This includes the establishment of the new Local Government Inspector and the introduction of local government monitors for early intervention.

The Local Government Amendment Bill 2023 will now be considered by the Legislative Council.

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