The Department of Communities administers the following legislation on behalf of the Ministers who hold responsibilities under the portfolio areas. Access to Western Australian legislation and statutory information is available on the Western Australian Legislation website
Child protection
Community services
- Carers Recognition Act 2004
- Child Care Services Act 2007
- Education and Care Services National Law (WA) Act 2012
Disability services
- Declared Places (Mentally Impaired Accused) Act 2015
- Disability Services Act 1993
- National Disability Insurance (Worker Screening) Act 2020
Housing
- Country Housing Act 1998
- Government Employees’ Housing Act 1964
- Housing Act 1980
- Housing Societies Repeal Act 2005
