From 1 July 2025, the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport (CITS) replaces the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC).
Information about us, including our annual reports, strategy, policy, news, events and careers.
Funding opportunities the department provides to promote participation and achievement in sport, recreation, culture and arts.
We build the capacity of local governments, so that they are capable, well-governed, and best able to serve their communities.
We help maintain a strong and diverse sport and recreation sector in Western Australia.
We support a sustainable arts and cultural sector that facilitates social and economic wellbeing by providing research, policy, information and support.
We work with Aboriginal communities and other stakeholders to connect people to Aboriginal culture and history and promote reconciliation in the wider WA community.
We promote and support multiculturalism that creates safe communities and supports families.
We are responsible for promoting and maintaining the integrity of lawful racing, gambling and liquor activities in Western Australia, for the social and economic benefit of Western Australians.