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State Local Government Departments

New South Wales - Department of Local Government

The NSW Department of Local Government is the state agency responsible for local government across NSW. Our specific role is to provide a clear policy and legislative foundation to local government in NSW so councils are able to deliver quality services to their communities in a sustainable manner.

Northern Territory - Department of Local Government and Housing

The Local Government Division is responsible for the development and regulation of local government in the Northern Territory and is currently coordinating a major local government reform process to strengthen leadership and governance in the local government sector.

Queensland - Department of Local Government, Sport and Recreation

The Local Government Division works in partnership with councils to deliver improved services and infrastructure for sustainable communities.

South Australia - Office for State/Local Government Relations 

The Office for State/Local Government Relations, a unit within the Department of Planning & Local Government, provides advice to the State Government on the constitution and operations of the legislative framework of the Local Government system in South Australia and facilitates effective working relationships between the State Government and Local Government within South Australia.

Tasmania - Department of Premier and Cabinet

The Department provides a broad range of services to the Cabinet, other members of Parliament, Government agencies and the community.  The Department works closely with the public sector, the community, local government, the Australian Government and other state and territory governments.

Victoria - Department of Planning and Community Development

The Department of Planning and Community Development (DPCD) has been established to closely link planning with community development to build active, confident, and inclusive communities. The Victorian Government is committed to delivering improvements in urban planning and development, particularly in the outer suburbs and regional areas where we are expecting strong growth.

Western Australia - Department of Local Government and Regional Development

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