City of Stirling Mayor Mark Irwin has been elected as the new President of the Western Australian Local Government Association.
State Council also elected Shire of Northam President Chris Antonio as WALGA Deputy President.
WALGA warmly welcomes both President Irwin and Deputy President Antonio. We look forward to working together, as the authoritative voice and trusted partner for Local Government in Western Australia.
Registration is now open for our annual Emergency Management Forum, held at Murdoch University on Tuesday, 26 May 2026.
Join industry experts, sector leaders and change makers as they share insights and forward‑thinking perspectives across all facets of emergency management.
WALGA has submitted its 2026–27 Federal Budget Submission to the Australian Government, advocating for critical investment in key areas of need for Local Governments and their communities.
The 2026-27 Federal Budget Submission outlines key challenges facing WA's 139 Local Governments in key policy areas including community infrastructure, safer and better-connected roads, coastal management, active transport networks and disaster resilience and recovery.
WALGA’s Submission calls on the State Government to build on the positive momentum of the 2025 State Election commitments through further targeted investment in priority initiatives to support Local Governments and their communities.
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.
The LGA30120 Certificate III in Local Government course is aimed at new of existing officers who are working in a Local Government.
The Diploma of Local Government (Planning) has been developed through extensive consultation with the Local Government sector. This vocational...
The SafePath reporting portal provides insights on how spaces are used, helping Local Governments...
On Wednesday, 18 March, more than 250 delegates including Aboriginal leaders, Local Government...
Georgie Carey became one of Australia’s youngest Councillors at 21. Completing WALGA's Diploma of...
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.
