Local laws

​The Local Government Act 1995 enables Western Australian local governments to make local laws considered necessary for the good government of their districts.
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The department monitors and provides advice to assist local governments in making their local laws. It works closely with the Western Australian Local Government Association and the Joint Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation to ensure that proposed local laws comply with legislative requirements.

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