MEDIA STATEMENT 

BILL 181 PASSED BY WA STATE GOVERNMENT – 24 NOVEMBER 2024 

ALREADY COMPROMISED EM WHISTLEBLOWER SAFETY BLOWN UP BY WA PARLIAMENT 

Local Government Amendment Bill 2024, not supported by evidence, public submissions or the public interest in LG good governance, but supported by LG Minister, DLGSC, WALGA and LG Pro (on the face of it in CEO interests) has now been enacted by parliament.

Chair, Sandra Boulter said “LGEMA has been watching closely, and has tried to raise awareness of the implications of Bill 181, to try and stop its passing. We however regret to inform members that its progression has been pushed through in what we believe is a sad day for elected members. 

We would like to thank those MP’s who stood up for democracy and who spoke eloquently on the Bill and its many flaws.  This was a cross-party debate unsupported by many in the Parliament”.