Government Campaign Advertising - Premier's Circular 2026/02

Circular
These documents are used to communicate matters of whole of Government policy and issues of strategic importance to the State.
First published: 20 August 2026
Last updated:

​Number: 2026/02
Issue Date: 10/08/2026
Review Date: 30/06/2029

Policy

All public sector agencies other than those listed in Schedule 1 of the Public Sector Management Act 1994 must comply with the Government Campaign Advertising Policy. All Government campaign advertising valued at $50,000 (inc GST) or above must be reviewed for compliance by the Department of the Premier and Cabinet (DPC).

Public sector agencies must submit six-monthly forward campaign advertising planning to DPC in accordance with this Policy by July 1 and January 30 each year. 

All public sector agencies and statutory authorities, other than those listed in Schedule 1 of the Public Sector Management Act 1994, are to use the State Coat of Arms as the Western Australian (WA) State Government Badge. Please refer to the Common Badging guidelines for further guidance and advice.

Background

Government campaign advertising is used to inform the public about government policies, programs, services, rights and obligations. The Government Campaign Advertising Policy provides guidance to public sector agencies on their responsibilities, requirements and compliance obligations, supporting campaigns that are effective, well-designed, accessible, inclusive, non-political and represent value for money.

Please refer to the Government Campaign Advertising Policy for further information. 

Roger Cook MLA
PREMIER 
 
Other relevant Circulars: N/A
Circular/s replaced by this Circular: 2021/08; 2014/03; 2007/14 

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