City of Perth and WA Government seek community input ahead of ‘inclusive’ 2029 bicentenary

Key points

• The City of Perth and the WA Government are asking residents for feedback on plans for the 2029 bicentenary of the Swan River Colony. The city says past colonial anniversaries involved little or tokenistic Aboriginal participation, and it wants this program to advance reconciliation instead.
• Proposed events include truth-telling initiatives, an expanded Boorloo Heritage Festival, and river-focused experiences. Community surveys close on October 31 for the State Government and November 15 for the City of Perth.
• Premier Roger Cook said the commemoration should reflect shared history and the diversity of WA communities.