Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage

The Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage (the department) brings together land use planning, Crown land administration functions, all aspects of heritage including Aboriginal heritage services and administration of the Aboriginal Lands Trust estate. Formed on 1 July 2017, the department supports three State Government Ministers and five statutorily established boards and committees in planning and managing land and heritage for all Western Australians. We provide land use planning services that underpin vibrant, connected and sustainable communities and balance economic, social and environmental considerations. We acknowledge the past through Aboriginal heritage and lands management and cultural and historic heritage services and are responsible for managing the Crown land estate. Within this department are the The Pastoral Lands Board and the Aboriginal Lands Trust. The Pastoral Lands Board is a statutory authority established under Section 94 of the Land Administration Act 1997