Media Statements

For Portfolio: Local Government

Date	Minister	Portfolio	Title
24/03/2023	Carey	Local Government	Major milestone for reform of Local Government Act
27/02/2023	Buti; Carey	Citizenship and Multicultural Interests; Local Government	Come and say ‘Jambo Africa!’ at this fun family festival
23/02/2023	Carey	Local Government	Local Government reforms introduced to WA Parliament
8/02/2023	Whitby; Carey	Environment; Local Government	Further funding for local governments in transition to FOGO
24/01/2023	Sanderson	Local Government	Tender opens for centralised cats and dogs registration system
14/12/2022	Carey	Local Government	Former Director General appointed as Donnybrook-Balingup Shire Commissioner
1/12/2022	Whitby; Carey	Environment; Local Government	Funding boost for Regional Climate Alliance projects
9/11/2022	Carey	Local Government	New local government regulations gazetted for Council meetings to continue electronically
3/11/2022	Carey	Local Government	Round 2 recipients announced for Perth CBD revitalisation grants
27/10/2022	McGowan; Carey; MacTiernan	Premier; Local Government; Agriculture and Food	Funding boost for pet rescue organisations
22/10/2022	Carey	Local Government	Outstanding local governments recognised at achievement awards
19/10/2022	Kelly; Carey	Water; Local Government	$4 million boost to help local governments reduce groundwater use
28/09/2022	Templeman; Carey	Heritage; Local Government	$120,000 funding available for local governments to identify and protect local heritage sites
27/09/2022	Carey	Local Government	Taking the lead to end puppy farming
21/09/2022	Carey; Saffioti	Local Government; Transport	McGowan Government supports Telethon Family Festival with $100,000 grant and free public transport
21/09/2022	Carey	Local Government	Round 1 CBD Revitalisation Grant Program recipients announced
21/09/2022	Carey	Local Government	Local government reforms to deliver better outcomes for WA ratepayers
8/09/2022	Carey; Punch	Local Government; Disability Services	McGowan Government calling on local government councillors living with a disability to join roundtable
25/08/2022	McGowan; Carey	Premier; Local Government	Guide Dogs WA welcomes first home grown litter of puppies
27/07/2022	Whitby; Carey	Environment; Local Government	Boost for Regional Climate Alliances projects
5/07/2022	Carey	Local Government	$4 million worth of Perth and Northbridge event grants available
3/07/2022	Carey	Local Government	Tougher penalties on the way for bad behaving councillors with major local government reforms finalised
13/06/2022	Carey	Local Government	Simplified financial reporting to bring benefits for ratepayers and local governments
18/05/2022	Templeman; Carey	Heritage; Local Government	Funding for 20 local governments to identify and protect local heritage places
18/05/2022	Carey	Local Government	New CEO appointed to Metropolitan Cemeteries Board
4/05/2022	Carey	Local Government	South Freo patisserie first to receive grant in $5 million COVID-19 Activating Alfresco program
27/04/2022	McGowan; Carey	Premier; Local Government	$100,000 event grants on offer to get people back into the City
21/03/2022	McGowan; Carey	Premier; Local Government	Alfresco street dining to grow under $5 million COVID-19 rebate program
1/02/2022	Whitby; Carey	Environment; Local Government	Local governments encouraged to apply for grants to transition to three-bin FOGO service
16/12/2021	McGowan; Carey	Premier; Local Government	Landmark Stop Puppy Farming legislation passes WA Parliament
6/12/2021	Saffioti; Carey	Planning; Local Government	New policy to guide the management of short-term accommodation
12/11/2021	Sanderson; Carey	Environment; Local Government	Guide sows the seeds for a green future during Recycling Week
10/11/2021	Carey	Local Government	Major local government reforms released for public consultation
2/11/2021	Whitby; Carey	Small Business; Local Government	Small business and local government initiative celebrates milestone
14/10/2021	McGowan; Carey	Premier; Local Government	$5 million for world-class WA-based guide dogs breeding program
7/10/2021	Carey	Local Government	Time to get vocal and shape the future of your local community
24/09/2021	Carey	Local Government	Local governments prepare for AFL Grand Final Day
31/08/2021	Carey	Local Government	New mausoleum to meet future demand at Fremantle Cemetery
26/08/2021	Carey	Local Government	$1 million Lotterywest grant enables reconnection to community
26/08/2021	Carey	Local Government	One week until nominations for local government elections open
18/08/2021	Carey	Local Government	Stop Puppy Farming laws pass lower house
8/07/2021	Carey	Local Government	Countdown is on with 100 days until local government elections
5/07/2021	Sanderson; Carey	Environment; Climate Action; Local Government	Western Australia's first Regional Climate Alliances revealed
2/06/2021	Carey	Local Government	Stop Puppy Farming laws reintroduced to Parliament
1/06/2021	Carey	Local Government	Want to make a difference? Consider running for your local council this September
28/05/2021	Saffioti; Carey	Planning; Local Government	Phase two of planning reform to continue transformation of system
12/05/2021	Carey	Local Government	Authorised Inquiry reports tabled in Parliament
10/05/2021	Sanderson; Carey	Climate Action; Local Government	‘Regional Climate Alliances’ to support local government action on climate change
30/04/2021	Carey	Local Government	Financial assistance for ratepayers to continue
20/04/2021	Carey; Buti	Local Government; Sport and Recreation	Shire of York off-road vehicle area receives funding boost
1/02/2021	Templeman	Local Government	Legislative changes to deliver local government good governance
24/12/2020	Templeman; Tinley	Local Government; Fisheries	BEN signs to aid safety at beaches in the State’s north
27/11/2020	Templeman	Local Government	Liberal party fails to deliver on puppy welfare
18/11/2020	Templeman	Local Government	Report into Town of Cambridge handed down
4/11/2020	Templeman	Local Government	Local democracy gets a green light as restrictions eased
13/10/2020	Templeman	Local Government	Report into Shire of Toodyay handed down
18/09/2020	McGowan; Cook; Templeman	Premier; Health; Local Government; Culture and the Arts	COVID Event Guidelines and Plans to enable for more events in WA
4/09/2020	Templeman	Local Government	Liberals fail to support laws to prevent scams and cruelty to dogs and puppies
3/09/2020	Templeman	Local Government	Local Government elections chance for a fresh start
28/08/2020	Templeman	Local Government	100 years of women in local government celebrated
19/08/2020	Templeman	Local Government	WA local governments join National Redress Scheme
11/08/2020	Templeman	Local Government	City of Perth report a wakeup call for local government: Minister
5/08/2020	Templeman	Local Government	Report reveals roadmap to local government reform
31/07/2020	Wyatt; Papalia; Templeman	Treasurer; Small Business; Local Government	Rules streamlined to boost COVID-19 economic recovery
1/07/2020	Templeman	Local Government	MyCouncil website keeps ratepayers and residents up to date on how their councils manage their money
30/06/2020	Wyatt; Templeman	Finance; Local Government	Land tax exemptions to assist owner-occupied relocatable homes in residential parks and caravan park owners
24/06/2020	Templeman	Local Government	WA Opposition rejects Stop Puppy Farming legislation
23/06/2020	Templeman	Local Government	Funding to give abandoned pets a brighter future
26/05/2020	Templeman	Local Government	Town of Cambridge issued with show cause notice
12/05/2020	Templeman	Local Government	Local Government sector urged to take leadership role
8/05/2020	Templeman	Local Government	McGowan Government exercises new powers to help ratepayers
7/05/2020	Wyatt; Ellery; Templeman	Treasurer; Education and Training; Local Government	$100m short-term lending facility to support local governments and universities through COVID-19
1/05/2020	Templeman	Local Government	City of Perth Inquiry extension granted after COVID-19 impacts
23/04/2020	Templeman; Dawson	Local Government; Disability Services	Big increases in fines for drivers illegally parking in ACROD bays
15/04/2020	Templeman	Local Government	Local Government Act changes to support COVID-19 response
24/03/2020	Templeman	Local Government	Council meetings to continue electronically during emergencies
9/02/2020	McGowan; Templeman	Premier; Local Government	McGowan Government to introduce legislation to end puppy farming
30/01/2020	Templeman	Local Government	City of Perth elections will take place in October
11/12/2019	Templeman	Local Government	Give rescued dogs a second chance this Christmas
27/11/2019	Templeman	Local Government	Pet greyhounds to be muzzle free
6/11/2019	Templeman	Local Government	Panel appointed to help develop new Local Government Act for WA
30/10/2019	Templeman	Local Government	Town of Port Hedland will hold elections in October 2020
28/08/2019	Templeman	Local Government	Diversity sought in ‘Put Yourself Forward’ elections campaign
9/08/2019	Templeman	Local Government	Minister appoints new commissioner for City of Perth
6/08/2019	Templeman	Local Government	Report into Shire of Perenjori handed down
9/07/2019	Templeman	Local Government	Commissioner appointed to administer Town of Port Hedland
27/06/2019	Templeman	Local Government	Landmark local government reform brings councils into the 21st century
27/06/2019	Templeman	Local Government	City of Melville report indicates need for cultural change
26/06/2019	Templeman	Local Government	Commissioner appointed to administer Shire of Perenjori
27/05/2019	Templeman; Wyatt	Local Government; Aboriginal Affairs	Reconciliation Week art takes to the streets
12/05/2019	Templeman	Local Government	Pause for paws: have your say on WA’s cat and dog laws
18/04/2019	Templeman	Local Government	Nominate an outstanding local government for achievement awards
10/04/2019	MacTiernan; Templeman	Agriculture and Food; Local Government	Consultation open on dog standards and guidelines
10/04/2019	Templeman; Dawson	Local Government; Environment	Perth’s southern suburbs lead the way in recycling
14/03/2019	Templeman	Local Government	Parliament introduces mandatory training laws for councillors
26/11/2018	Templeman	Local Government	Don’t support puppy farmers this Christmas
2/11/2018	Templeman	Local Government	Suspended council members to lose entitlements
19/09/2018	Templeman	Local Government	A new Act for a new time
1/08/2018	Templeman	Local Government	Green light for phase one of local government reform
22/06/2018	Templeman	Local Government	New data reveals improved local government financial sustainability