LGIRS currently has 2 regular webinar series specifically for the local government sector. One of the webinars is a partnership with LG Professionals WA and is targeted at local government professionals.
The other series called the Reform Webinars are aimed at a more general audience including elected officials, local government professionals, interested stakeholders and the general public.
Because the government is currently working on the most significant reforms to the sector in 25 years both are naturally focused on these reforms, though the LG Professionals WA webinar series will also cover other topics when necessary.
The webinars may cover similar materials but they will be different. The reform webinars offer longer presentations on a topic, while the LG Professionals WA webinars, because they are targeted at local government professionals only are a little more technical, and offer more opportunities for detailed questions.
Upcoming webinars
There are no upcoming events.
Reform webinars
Here you will find all the webinars about the reform of the Local Government Act 1995.
If you have questions about the reforms, we have put together a comprehensive suite of information, or you can contact a local government expert here at LGIRS on 1300 762 511 or by email at actreview@lgirs.wa.gov.au
Reform webinar 1
9 March 2023
A general overview of tranche 1 of the reforms to the Local Government Act 1995. This webinar features an introduction by Minister Carey, a detailed breakdown of the reforms from LGIRS staff and some questions and answers.
Reform webinar 2
27 April 2023
An overview of optional preferential voting in local government elections.
Reform webinar 3
1 June 2023
Ward and representation changes.
Reform webinar 4
6 July 2023
Model Financial Statements and reform update.
Reform webinar 5
3 August 2023
Election processes and reform update.
Reform webinar 6
22 September 2023
Examining several reforms including electoral enrolment, livestreaming and fair value.
Reform webinar 7
21 November 2023
In this webinar we look to the year ahead and the projects we intend to deliver in 2024.
Reform webinar 8
29 February 2024
This webinar began with an address from the new Minister for Local Government, the Hon Hannah Beazley MLA.
The local government reform team then presented an update on key local government reforms.
LGIRS has updated 'A Guide to Meetings' to clarify advice provided in the webinar relating to committees. This guidance is at section 3.3 Committee meetings.
A guide to meetings for elected members to support their effective participation in council and committee meetings.
Reform webinar 9
30 April 2024
The presentation included the following topics:
- accrual periods
- reckonable leave
- transferability
- rate of pay
- taking leave
- cashing out leave.
Reform webinar 10
20 August 2024
This webinar included details around the Local Government Amendment Bill 2024, the Office of the Local Government Inspector and other reform project updates.
Reform webinar 11
19 December 2024
This webinar covered the Local Government Amendment Act 2024 and other reform project updates, including the consultation on these regulations.
Reform webinar 12
3 February 2025
This webinar covered the new provisions providing for local governments to pay superannuation to council members.
Reform webinar 13
11 June 2025
This webinar discussed the proposed communications agreements regulations and order as well as other reform updates.
Reform webinar 14
3 November 2025
This webinar inducted newly elected members following the 18 October 2025 elections and provided an update on ongoing reforms.
Reform webinar 15
17 December 2025
This webinar covered the new Audit, Risk and Improvement Committees and Inspector regulations.
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