A number of organisations work to ensure Local Government across Australia remains a strong, vibrant and relevant sphere of government.

Australian Local Government Association

Based at Deakin in the Australian Capital Territory, the Association’s primary goal is to enhance the national reputation of Local Government by effectively representing Local Government’s interests in dealings with the Commonwealth Government and in national forums.

Tel: (02) 6122 9400
Fax: (02) 6122 9401
Website: www.alga.asn.au

Local Government Managers Australia

As a peak representative body for chief executive officers, senior managers and practitioners employed in Local Government throughout Australia, its aims are to promote the cause of Local Government and to advance the development and improvement of Local Government management. The WA Division is based in Guildford Rd, Maylands.

Tel: (08) 9271 1136
Fax: (08 9271 1197
Website: www.lgmawa.org.au

Department of Local Government

The Department of Local Government is the State Government agency responsible for promoting and supporting a strong and sustainable local government sector in Western Australia. The Department is located at 140 William Street, Perth
140 William Street
PERTH WA 6000

Telephone: (08) 6552 1500
Facsimile: (08) 6552 1555
Free call: 1800 620 511 (Country Only)
Email: info@dlg.wa.gov.au
Website: www.dlg.wa.gov.au

Australian Electoral Commission

Suburbs and localities within Local Government areas comprise significant components of electoral districts for the Commonwealth and State parliaments. Further information and details on boundaries is available at: www.aec.gov.au

Western Australian Electoral Commission

The Commission maintains the electoral roll for use in State and Local Government Elections. It has the responsibility for conducting the following in Western Australia:

• State Elections & Referenda
• Local Government Postal Elections & Referenda
• Industrial and Other elections & referenda

The Commission’s main office is at: Level 2, 111 St George’s Terrace, Perth 6000.

Tel: (08) 9214 0400
Fax: (08) 9226 0577
Website: www.waec.wa.gov.au

ICLEI Australia and New Zealand

ICLEI Local Governments for Sustainability is an international association of Local Governments and national and regional Local Government organizations that have made a commitment to sustainable development.

Website: www.iclei.org/anz

Local Government Insurance Services

Local Government Insurance Services (LGIS) is the unifying name for the Municipal Liability, Property and WorkCare Schemes and is supported in the Insurance Market by the Municipal Insurance Broking Services.

Website: http://www.lgiswa.com.au