About Us
Department of Local Government and Regional Development
Government of Western Australia


About Us - Index
About Us - Overview
The Department of Local Government and Regional Development's mission is to promote sustainable local government and strong and vibrant regions.

This is achieved through:
  • practising good communication and collaboration with clients and stakeholders;
  • providing quality advice;
  • developing quality service and products; and
  • fostering balanced consideration of social, economic and environmental issues.
The Department's key outputs include:
  • Implementation of Government Policy
    Ensuring that Ministers and the Government are provided with quality information and support.

  • Improved Access to Services and Capacity for Development in Regional Communities
    Enhancing the social and economic development of communities through the provision of assistance, funding and leadership.

  • Better Local Government
    Through advice, support and compliance monitoring, assist local governments to be more efficient and effective and to achieve good governance and be responsive to community needs.
The Department's staff work with many and varied clients in local governments and regional communities throughout WA.

Key stakeholders include the Minister for Local Government and the Minister for Regional Development; Local, State and Australian Government; Regional Development Commissions; community groups; business organisations and the public.