State pride runs strong among West Australians. We embrace our isolation, take pride in our rich resources and maximise our downtime in our blessed natural environment.
However, whilst Western Australians know deep down that WA is a State like no other, the cost of living crisis, growing number of natural disasters, more extreme weather events, shifting demographic profile and desire to transition to a low carbon economy are putting pressure on families and vulnerable members of the community and ebbing away at our wellbeing.
The 2025 election presents an opportunity for the incoming Government to address the challenges facing Western Australia both now and into the future.
The WALGA Quarterly Economic Briefing is now available for members. The briefing provides Local Governments with a snapshot of the current economic climate and economic conditions impacting our sector.
WALGA's latest Quarterly Economic Briefing contains unique data and insights tailored for Local Governments in WA.
The Western Australian Local Government Association (WALGA) is an independent, member-based, not-for-profit organisation representing and supporting the WA Local Government sector. Our membership includes all 139 Local Governments in the State. WALGA uses its influence, support and expertise to deliver better outcomes for WA Local Governments and their communities.
We are proactive, passionate and committed about providing the support Local Governments need to best serve their local communities. Our people are top tier, subject matter experts in the fields that matter to Local Governments: Employee Relations, Governance, Local Laws, Procurement and Tax Services advice.
Our WALGA experts provide policy input to State and Federal Government that ensures the Local Government perspective is heard.
Our expertise spans Member Services, Policy and Advocacy, all under one roof. We participate in and lead working/reference groups and committees and provide proactive solutions to Local, State and Federal Government.
Discover upcoming events, training courses and the latest news from WALGA.
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WA’s marquee urban greening event will be sprouting at Murdoch University in February 2025.
This course discusses our legal system, how to understand and interpret statutes and how to relate this specifically to the Local Government Act...
This course will introduce participants to best practice procedures and provide an understanding of the core regulatory documents including the Act...
The Disaster Ready Fund (DRF) Round Three is expected to open in January 2025, offering $200...
Further to our ER Alert dated 19 September 2024, the Industrial Relations Legislation Amendment...
The State Government has announced funding of a $2.9 million investment ($1.9m State Government...
WALGA acknowledges the continuing connection of Aboriginal people to Country, culture and community. We embrace the vast Aboriginal cultural diversity throughout Western Australia, including Boorloo (Perth), on the land of the Whadjuk Nyoongar People, where WALGA is located and we acknowledge and pay respect to Elders past and present.
