Councils to foot bill for de-amalgamation under ‘cunning sleight of hand’
The NSW government has introduced legislation that provides a legal pathway for forcibly merged councils to part ways – but there’s a catch.
6 February, 2024The NSW government has introduced legislation that provides a legal pathway for forcibly merged councils to part ways – but there’s a catch.
6 February, 2024A public policy expert says public discontent from forced council mergers remains a key issue for the NSW election.
19 March, 2019Governments’ heavy reliance on reports from commercial consultants can have “pernicious effects” on policy making, a new analysis says.
21 February, 2019Contrary to typical arguments in favour of local government amalgamation, a new analysis says the changes did not lead to efficiencies.
4 February, 2019Researchers are examining the reasons why some NSW councils have decided not to participate in joint organisations.
12 November, 2018Councils could petition Berejiklian for shortfall.
16 June, 2017Residents fight NSW government on mergers.
31 May, 2017Randwick Council’s late legal challenge.
18 May, 2017Union and ex-mayor enter fray.
4 May, 2017Residents could take up the fight if council loses.
2 May, 2017Will the Libs topple in leafy la-la land?
7 April, 2017Hits back at critics it’s boring.
4 April, 2017Berejiklian on the ropes over KPMG report.
27 March, 2017Could Orange by-election shock repeat itself?
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