The NSW government has introduced legislation that provides a legal pathway for forcibly merged councils to part ways – but there’s a catch.
Tag: amalgamation
Minister pledges no forced amalgamations in Tasmania
The Tasmanian government says there will be no forced amalgamations of councils after receiving the final report of a two year review.
Bigger isn’t always better – why population growth is hurting councils
New research shows that population growth is making councils less financially sustainable.
Merged councils ‘more efficient’ but problems linger
NSW’s amalgamated councils have become more efficient but problems remain, according to an audit.
Council mergers ‘failed to yield the benefits’
Contrary to typical arguments in favour of local government amalgamation, a new analysis says the changes did not lead to efficiencies.
Tumbarumba amalgamation protests intensify
They’re mad as hell down Tumbarumba way. The Snowy Mountains town best known for John O’Brien’s wonderful poem ‘Up at Tumba-bloody-rumba shootin’ kanga-bloody-roos’ has become the touchstone for renewed opposition…
Woollahra Council loses first round of merger fight, pays costs
Good day for Paul Toole.
Amalgamation threat to dominate Local Government NSW conference
Little love in enforced marriages.
Forced amalgamation spectre returns for NSW councils
Baird shifts posts on O’Farrell’s promise
WA councils demand referendum on Perth boundary changes
The battle between WA councils and the Colin Barnett government has intensified as local governments demand communities be able to vote on proposed mergers if they are “significantly affected”.