Annual State Conference 2025

Get ready to be inspired and embrace new strategies, alternative solutions and new ways of working at the local government event of the year - the 2025 Annual State Conference - impactful action! Our 2025 conference aims to empower you with insights and strategies to navigate the dynamic landscape of local government. It's time to make meaningful change as we work to shape a better future.
When
5/11/2025 8:00 AM - 6/11/2025 5:00 PM
W. Australia Standard Time
Where
Crown Perth Great Eastern Highway Burswood
Registration
Registration is closed.

Program

Wednesday, 05 November 2025

Description
Session 1 –
Insights into Operation Kullen - CCC investigation into suspected serious misconduct by the WA Ombudsman Daniel Parker, Director Investigations, CCC
Time
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
12:00 PM
Session 2 –
Coastal erosion case study Scott Wildgoose MLGP, CEO Shire of Gingin
Time
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
12:00 PM
Session 3 –
Walmanyjun Cable Beach Foreshore Redevelopment: 30 years in the making. Kirsten Wood, Shire of Broome
Time
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
12:00 PM
Session 4 –
AI in Practice at the local level City of Bunbury & City of Stirling
Time
1:45 PM - 2:30 PM
1:45 PM
Session 5 –
Building the Newman Youth and Community Hub and YES Youth Entertainment Space: regional and metro perspectives on youth-centred design. Pete Madden MLGP, Manager Community Capacity Development City of Gosnells and Steve Harding MLGP, CEO Shire of East Pilbara
Time
1:45 PM - 2:30 PM
1:45 PM
Session 6 -
Live more simply with 'lessence' - the essence of less (Recycling) Peg Davies
Time
1:45 PM - 2:30 PM
1:45 PM
Annual Awards Dinner
Time
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
7:00 PM
Annual Awards Dinner - Partner Registration
Time
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
7:00 PM

Thursday, 06 November 2025

Description
Session 7 -
Critical decision-making Wayne Weeks
Time
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
11:00 AM
Session 8 -
Negotiating Essentials Todd Hutchison
Time
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
11:00 AM
Session 9 -
Implementing No Triangles Rachael Robertson
Time
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
11:00 AM