The overhaul deprives community a voice, says LGNSW.
Category: Social & health
Call for national cabinet seat for local government
When responding to future pandemics, national cabinet should engage and consult more with local government.
Sweeping rental reforms proposed for Victoria
The Victorian government is introducing a raft of reforms to better protect tenants’ rights.
New body to advise governments on pandemics
A centre for disease control is to be established in reaction to Covid inquiry.
WA’s population growth presents challenges for councils, says peak
According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, the state reached the three-million mark last week.
NSW appoints new construction chief
James Sherrard announced as state’s new building commissioner.
School phone ban improves learning, socialisation
NSW’s mobile phone ban in public schools has reaped benefits, a government survey shows.
Councils dragging housing approvals, says business peak
Local government criticised for sitting on housing decisions.
Historic rental reforms before NSW parliament
The changes mean landlords will no longer be able to evict tenants for no reason.
Fertility rates at record low, says ABS
The fertility rate in Australia has been falling for the past 50 years.