New land agency commences business

The new agency responsible for Western Australia's land and property information comes into effect today.

The new Western Australian Land Information Authority, known as Landgate, is a statutory body which has heralded a new era in the rapidly expanding business of land information.

Land Information Minister Michelle Roberts welcomed the new agency, which replaced the Department of Land Information (DLI).

"Extensive consultation with stakeholders, business, government, DLI and the public have all helped to pave the way for the new agency," Mrs Roberts said.

"Landgate will deliver world-class information gathered by the best possible technology, allowing the agency to guarantee all work carried out.

"By creating Landgate, the Government has recognised the importance of land information in our increasingly knowledge-based economy."

As a statutory authority, the revenue Landgate generates will be re-invested back into the agency, supporting the development of new technology, initiatives and opportunities.

The agency will maintain the State's official register of land ownership and surveying information, and also manage land and property valuations in WA.