WALGA has submitted its 2026–27 Federal Budget Submission to the Australian Government, advocating for critical investment in key areas of need for Local Governments and their communities.
The 2026-27 Federal Budget Submission outlines key challenges facing WA's 139 Local Governments in key policy areas including community infrastructure, safer and better-connected roads, coastal management, active transport networks and disaster resilience and recovery.
We're proud to announce that registrations are now open for our annual Aboriginal Engagement Forum, returning to the State Reception Centre, Kaarta Gar-up (Kings Park), Boorloo (Perth) on Wednesday, 18 March 2026.
WALGA’s Submission calls on the State Government to build on the positive momentum of the 2025 State Election commitments through further targeted investment in priority initiatives to support Local Governments and their communities.
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.
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.
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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.
