The WALGA September 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.
WALGA’s 2024-25 Annual Report was endorsed by Members at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Tuesday, 23 September.
The report includes information on advocacy throughout the year, services and policy support provided by WALGA, key achievements, activity conducted throughout the year, and the audited financial statements for the organisation.
Submissions for Showcase in Pixels are open now. Showcase in Pixels is the preeminent Local Government Art Competition, hosted by WALGA with entries received from our 139 Member Councils.
This year, Local Governments will receive and submit multiple artworks to WALGA representing their community, culminating with an announcement of the winning works displayed at the iconic digital tower at the heart of Yagan Square.
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...
Select Committee has been established to inquire into matters relating to land planning...
Following the endorsement of WALGA’s Active Transport Policy Positions by State Council in...
WALGA has assembled a pool of qualified and experienced independent persons, available to all...
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.
