Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries

To enable dynamic and inclusive communities and support the WA economy through effective regulation and the facilitation of outstanding sporting and cultural experiences and opportunities.
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What we do

The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC) works collaboratively with government, community organisations, peak bodies and other stakeholders to achieve our vision of creating a vibrant, inclusive and connected WA community. To find out more, visit:

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Funding

A list of all funding opportunities the department provides.
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Local government

The department partners with local government to deliver good governance to the community.
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Sport and recreation

Promoting participation and achievement in sport and recreation to support a healthy lifestyle for all Western Australians through physical activity.
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Culture and the arts

Promoting participation and achievement in culture and arts to support growth of the cultural industries.
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Aboriginal culture

Recognising, celebrating and acknowledging the diverse Aboriginal cultures and history of our State to achieve lasting benefits for Aboriginal people and the broader community.
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Multicultural interests

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The Office of Multicultural Interests (OMI) is part of the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries. OMI works to achieve the full potential of multiculturalism in Western Australia.
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Racing, gaming and liquor

DLGSC are responsible for regulating and maintaining the integrity of lawful racing, gambling and liquor activities for Western Australians to participate in.

Ministerial reporting

Minister David Michael

Hon David Michael MLA

Minister for Ports; Local Government; Road Safety; Minister Assisting the Minister for Transport

Contact

Make a Freedom of Information request

The department makes documents available for public access in line with the Freedom of Information Act 1992.

The Freedom of Information Act 1992 gives the public a right to access documents held by State and local government agencies, including the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries, subject to some limitations.

Members of the public can also apply to have personal information about themselves contained in government documents amended, if the information is inaccurate, incomplete, out of date or misleading.

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