Treasurer Chalmers reported a $27.6 billion deficit for the 2024–25 financial year, which is forecast to increase to $42.8 billion by 2025–26, with ongoing deficits expected in future years. Gross debt is projected to surpass $1 trillion during 2025–26, adding pressure on subsequent Budgets to manage rising interest payments.
The WALGA March 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.
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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 five-day course provides elected Health and Safety Representatives in WA with the required information and skills to assist them to exercise...
This course is designed for Health and Safety Representatives (HSR) who have previously completed their initial five-day HSR Training course and...
Guides on estimating the road wear cost from freight have been revised, join the upcoming...
Local Government asset management, engineering, and field data collection staff, please join the...
WALGA is seeking Local Government comment on a revised advocacy position that updates and expands...
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.
