WALGA has released a Renewable Energy Community Benefits and Engagement Guide to assist Local Governments navigate large-scale renewable energy projects.
The Guide, developed by WALGA in consultation with Local Government, State Government and industry, is designed to support Local Governments in dealing with large-scale renewable energy projects.
The Guide provides Local Governments with a practical framework to understand their role, engage with developers and their communities and advocate for lasting economic benefits from these projects.
Taking place at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre between September 22-24, the WALGA Local Government Convention is the landmark event in the Local Government calendar.
We bring together Elected Members, suppliers, Council officers and key stakeholders as part of a unique program of professional development, networking and business opportunities.
The Budget contains important measures reflective of the WALGA’s advocacy in areas of road safety, health, housing, emergency management, telecommunications and safer children's crossings.
WALGA is pleased to see funding provided in areas that will support Local Government and will continue to advocate for missed opportunities on behalf of its Members and the communities they represent.
The WALGA June 2025 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.
This course is designed for Health and Safety Representatives (HSR) who have previously completed their initial five-day HSR Training course and...
This five-day course provides elected Health and Safety Representatives in WA with the required information and skills to assist them to exercise...
Applications for the 2025-26 All West Australians Reducing Emergencies (AWARE) grant program are...
Local Governments are encouraged to make submissions to the Parliamentary Inquiry into the Safety...
Nominations are now open for the 2025 Most Accessible Community WA (MACWA) Awards and Local...
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.
