The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries has commenced a Review of the Cemeteries Act 1976 and the Cremations Act 1929.
Local Governments that operate cemeteries or have cremation facilities within their District are encouraged to provide a submission direct to WALGA to enable a sector-wide submission to be collated and considered through Zones and State Council. Please send your submissions to governance@walga.asn.au by Thursday 25 January 2024.
Local Governments are also encouraged to provide a submission to the DLGSC via the above link.
For more information, please contact: James McGovern, Manager of Governance and Procurement via JmcGovern@walga.asn.au or 9213 2093.www.dlgsc.wa.gov.au/department/news/news-article/2023/11/15/cemeteries-act-and-cremations-act-review
Acknowledgement of Country
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.