Western Australia

WA LGA 1995

Formally: Local Government Act 1995 (WA)

LGA 1995 (WA), Act No. 74; Part 5, Div. 2; Local Government (Administration) Regulations 1996

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Sunshine Score: 48/100 (moderate)
48/100

Sunshine Score

48/100
Weak
Methodology v0.1
Advance Notice 3 days
Public Comment Required
Closed Sessions 5 permitted categories
Minutes Required
Recording Not required
Remote Participation Allowed
Enforcement Voidable, legislature exempt

Agenda & Notice Requirements

Regular Meetings
3 days
Special Meetings
3 days
Emergency Meetings
0 hours

Online posting: Not required

Notice periods set by Local Government (Administration) Regulations 1996, not the Act. Required notice published in local newspaper and posted at council offices.

Agenda changes at meeting: Allowed

Public Participation

Public Comment
Required
Written Comment
Not allowed

Not statutorily mandated. Public question time governed by Local Government (Administration) Regulations 1996 and each council's meeting procedures.

Virtual Meetings

Member Remote Participation
Allowed
Public Remote Comment
Not allowed

Closed Sessions

Closed (executive) sessions: Allowed under specific circumstances

Permitted Categories

Meeting Minutes

Minutes Required
Yes
Publication Deadline
14 days

Online posting: Not required

Content requirements: Unconfirmed minutes of council meetings must be available for inspection within 14 days of the meeting. Committee minutes within 7 days.

Recording & Broadcast

Recording Required
No
Broadcast Required
No

Enforcement

Violation Effect
Voidable
Standing to Sue
Any person affected; ratepayers; members of the public
Enforcement Body
State Administrative Tribunal (SAT)

Sources & References

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The specific rules for Western Australia may differ from this general description. Consult the full statute for details.