WALGA is pleased to see funding has been allocated to areas in-line with the Association’s 2026-27 State Budget Submission and the 2025-2029 policy platform The West at its Best.
WALGA will continue to work with the State Government to ensure investments provide practical improvements and better outcomes for Local Governments and the communities they represent.
In response to queries received from Members regarding fuel security, WALGA has collated information relevant to Local Government operations. In addition to weekly meetings with the State Fuel Controller, WALGA will continue to stay central to the conversations and provide timely updates to the sector as the situation progresses.
Calling all People and Culture, HR, Organisational Development and Industrial Relations Professionals, Leaders and CEOs - this is your must-attend event for 2026!
Following a sold-out event last year, WALGA's People and Culture Seminar is back, taking place on Friday, 3 July at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre (PCEC).
WALGA’s Q1 2026 Economic Briefing is now available for Members, featuring insights on fuel supply impacts, inflation, interest rates and updated Local Government Cost Index analysis to support financial planning and decision making across 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.
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...
WALGA is seeking Member's feedback from Local Governments on a new draft Train Station Precincts...
WALGA’s AI Readiness Assessment, delivered in conjunction with The Strategy Group and Cygence...
On Thursday, 2 April the Salaries and Allowances Tribunal (SAT) issued the 2026 Local 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.
