Freedom of Information
The Western Australian Freedom of Information Act 1992 is designed to enable the public to participate more effectively in governing the State, and to make the persons and bodies that are responsible for State and local government more accountable to the public.
Under Part 5 of the Freedom of Information Act 1992, the Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes is required to prepare and publish an annual Information Statement. This document has been created to comply with that requirement, and is correct as at June 2025. A copy of the Statement is available below.
Codes of Conduct
Elected Members Training Report
Annual report of training and professional development conducted by elected members.
Pursuant to Section 5.127 of the Local Government Act 1995:
(1) A local government must prepare a report for each financial year on the training completed by council members in the financial year.
(2) The CEO must publish the report on the local government's official website within 1 month after the end of the financial year to which the report relates.
Electoral Gifts Register
Register of declared electoral gifts received by councillors and candidates.
In accordance with section 30G of the Local Government (Elections) Regulations 1997:
(1) The CEO is to establish and maintain an electoral gift register
(5) The CEO must publish an up-to-date version of the electoral gift register on the local government’s official website.
Fees & Allowances Paid to Elected Members
Register of fees, expenses and allowances paid to each councillor in a financial year.
In accordance with s.5.96A of the Local Government Act 1995:
(1) The CEO must publish the following information on the local government’s official website, unless it would be contrary to subsection (2) to do so
(i) information of a kind prescribed for the purposes of this subsection or required by another provision of this Act to be published on the website.
In accordance with r.29C of the Local Government (Administration) Regulations 1996:
(2) For the purposes of section 5.96A(1)(i), the following information is prescribed
(f) the type, and the amount or value, of any fees, expenses or allowances paid to each council member during a financial year beginning on or after 1 July 2020
(6) The information referred to in subregulation (2)(f) must be published on the local government’s official website on or before 14 July immediately following the end of the financial year to which the information relates.
Register of Gifts
Register of reportable gifts received by councillors, the CEO, and employees.
In accordance with s.5.89A of the Local Government Act 1995:
(1) A CEO is to keep a register of gifts.
(2) The register is to contain a record of the disclosures made under sections 5.87A and 5.87B
(5) The CEO is to publish an up-to-date version of the register on the local government’s official website.
Primary & Annual Returns
Register of primary and annual returns lodged by councillors and employees in a financial year.
In accordance with s.588 of the Local Government Act:
(1) A CEO is to keep a register of financial interests.
(2) The register is to contain
(a) the returns lodged under section 5.75 and 5.76
Purchase Order Terms and Conditions
Purchase Order Terms & Conditions
Complaints against Councillors
Register of complaints made against councillors that have resulted in a finding
In accordance with s.5.121 of the Local Government Act 1995:
(1) The complaints officer for each local government is required to maintain a register of complaints which records all complaints that result in a finding under section 5.110(2)(a) that a minor breach has occurred.
(3) The CEO must publish an up-to-date version of the register of complaints on the local government’s official website.
Public Interest Disclosure
What is a public interest disclosure?
A public interest disclosure (PID) is a formal complaint anyone can make if they believe something is wrong with the way a public authority, public officer or public sector contractor is acting, or may be going to act, which is of public interest.
This could involve:
- Improper conduct
- Administration matters
- Irregular or unauthorised use of public resources
- An offence under State Laws (including corruption)
- Substantial mismanagement of public resources
- Conduct that involves a substantial and specific risk of injury, prejudice to public safety or harm to the environment.
Conditions of a public interest disclosure
The Public Interest Disclosure Act 2003 (the Act) outlines what should be disclosed, who it must be disclosed to, and also provides for the protection of people who make a PID, as well as those who may be subject of a PID.
A PID must always be related to a public sector, local government or public university function. It does not apply to information that someone has, or is, engaging in criminal behaviour unconnected to their employment.
The Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes recommends you review the guidelines below and seek advice before making a PID.
Public Interest Disclosure Administration Policy
Don’t be afraid to speak up
Make a public interest disclosure
To make a PID please contact the Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes or the Public Sector Commission through one of the methods below.
Note, the Public Sector Commission provides information for people thinking of making a disclosure and to assist public authorities in complying with their obligations under the Act.
Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes
In person:
Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes
1 Steere Street
BRIDGETOWN
Phone: (08) 9761 0800
In Writing:
Executive Manager or Corporate Services
PO Box 271
BRIDGETOWN WA 6255
Email: btnshire@bridgetown.wa.gov.au
Public Sector Commission
In person:
Dumas House
2 Havelock Street
WEST PERTH WA 6005
By post:
Locked Bag 3002
WEST PERTH WA 6872
Phone: (08) 6552 8500
Email: admin@psc.wa.gov.au
Website: www.publicsector.wa.gov.au