Perth Councils and State Parliament Convene for Major Meetings Today

Busy Schedule for Local and State Government Sessions

Tuesday, 31 March 2026, marks a significant day for political activity across the Perth metropolitan area. From the capital city’s central chambers to the south side of the river and the halls of State Parliament, several high-profile meetings and hearings are scheduled to take place today. These sessions cover a broad range of issues, from municipal governance and administrative reviews to state-wide industry inquiries.

City of Perth Holds Ordinary Council Meeting

The City of Perth will host its monthly Ordinary Council Meeting today at 5:00 PM. Held in the Council Chamber on Level 9 of Council House, the session will be presided over by Lord Mayor Bruce Reynolds. This meeting serves as the primary decision-making forum for the capital city, where elected members vote on items ranging from urban planning and infrastructure projects to community grants and local law amendments.

The meeting follows recent discussions within the council regarding workplace culture and the implementation of recommendations from a psychosocial risk assessment. While the specific agenda for today’s session includes standard municipal business, the leadership’s focus remains on maintaining stability and professional standards within the city’s administration following the transition of leadership last year.

Special Session Called for City of South Perth

Further south, the City of South Perth has convened a Special Council Meeting for 6:00 PM tonight at the South Perth Civic Centre. The meeting was specifically called to address a motion to revoke a previous council resolution. The resolution in question, 0326/061, was originally adopted during the Ordinary Council Meeting held just last week on March 24.

This special session highlights a period of intensive deliberation for the South Perth council as it navigates administrative challenges and internal governance reviews. Members of the public are encouraged to attend, though the council has cautioned that certain portions of the meeting may be closed to the gallery should confidential matters arise.

State Parliament Inquiry into Greyhound Racing

In addition to local government activity, the Western Australian Parliament’s Environment and Public Affairs Committee is holding a public hearing today starting at 9:30 AM. The hearing is part of an ongoing inquiry into the greyhound racing industry in Western Australia. Key sessions scheduled for today include:

• 9:30 AM: Evidence from Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA).
• 3:15 PM: Further testimony from industry stakeholders and community representatives.

These proceedings are being live-streamed to the public, providing transparency as the committee investigates welfare standards and the future of the racing industry across the state.

Public Participation

Residents interested in local governance are reminded that both the City of Perth and City of South Perth meetings offer public question time, allowing citizens to address the council directly on matters of concern. While the State Parliament is not in full sitting today, the committee hearings remain open to public observation, underscoring a day of active civic engagement across Perth.