The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries was a department of the Government of Western Australia. The department was formed on 1 July 2017, out of the former Department of Culture & the Arts, Department of Local Government & Communities, Department of Racing, Gaming & Liquor and the Department of Sport & Recreation.
A restructuring of the Western Australian government departments was part of Mark McGowan's 2021 Western Australian state election campaign and, in the month after his taking office, the number of government departments was reduced from 41 to 25.
The department is responsible for supporting the Western Australian economy through effective regulation and the facilitation of sporting and cultural experiences and opportunities.
In May 2021, the department was one of eight Western Australian Government departments to receive a new Director General, with Lanie Chopping being appointed to the role effective from 31 May 2021 after her predecessor, Duncan Ord, had retired.
On 1 July 2025, it was superseded by the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism & Sport.Public sector reform Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries 31 March 2025Public Sector Reform March 2025 Government of Western Australia March 2025
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