The 2026 Local Government Directory is now available! At WALGA, we take pride in delivering this indispensable resource, fostering collaboration and efficiency across the Local Government sector, and we hope it is as essential of a resource to you.
The 2026-27 Federal Budget delivers important commitments in areas including housing, fuel resilience, transport infrastructure, community infrastructure and environment.
However, the Budget failed to deliver increased funding for emergency management to support Local Governments and local communities to prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies.
WALGA will continue to work with the Australian Government to prioritise investment in key advocacy areas on behalf of our Member Local Governments and the communities they represent.
WALGA is pleased to see funding has been allocated to areas in-line with the Association’s 2026-27 State Budget Submission and the 2025-2029 policy platform The West at its Best.
WALGA will continue to work with the State Government to ensure investments provide practical improvements and better outcomes for Local Governments and the communities they represent.
WALGA's publication and online collection 'From Idea to Implementation: Local Government economic development case studies' is now available.
Developed in response to sector feedback, it includes stories and successes of economic development from Local Governments throughout WA.
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.
The LGA30120 Certificate III in Local Government course is aimed at new of existing officers who are working in a Local Government.
The Diploma of Local Government (Planning) has been developed through extensive consultation with the Local Government sector. This vocational...
WALGA’s sold-out Emergency Management Forum brought the sector together under the theme ‘One...
The State Government has released two funding streams to assist Local Governments with...
Following extensive consultation, including with WALGA, the ERA has released a draft decision on...
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.
