IPART has been asked to drop its review of the local government financial model to avoid duplication.
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IPART to review local government financial model
The NSW government has announced a review of the financial model for local government.
Cost-shift report says state charges eating up council funds
LGNSW says more that $1.36 billion worth of costs are shifted onto the local government sector each year.
Rate peg a ‘body blow’ to struggling councils
A rate pegging decision by the NSW pricing regulator has dealt a body blow to struggling councils, LGNSW says.
NSW councils hail rate peg review
Councils in NSW are rejoicing after the state government ordered a review of the local government rate peg.
Govt green lights new rate peg methodology
The NSW government has accepted IPART’s rate peg methodology which takes population growth into account.
IPART chair steps down
Appointments, departures and movement in and around government.
Proposed rates overhaul ‘just a Band-Aid’
Local government minister Shelley Hancock has released an exposure draft of government legislation on rating reform.
Accountability for council cemeteries
Should council cemetery operators report publicly on operating performance?
Govt backs councils introducing new ‘infrastructure rate’
The NSW government says it supports calls for new local government rating categories.