Tag: local-government-association-of-south-australia

All but two of South Australia’s councils have opposed the state’s rate capping legislation, prompting speculation the plan is destined for failure.

Also in this wrap: new acting GM for Lismore City Council; Infrastructure Australia CEO resigns; robotics expert appointed NSW Chief Scientist; and appointments and expansion at ANZSOG.

As an inquiry in Victoria hears evidence against rate capping, new research finds that the introduction of rate capping in South Australia could restrict council service delivery, cause infrastructure decay and result in higher charges for taxpayers.

South Australian councils in peril over pensioner concessions.

South Australia’s strong sun makes for great wines, fine art and elevated risks of skin cancers. Fortunately a screening program for council staff appears to be cutting down reports of melanoma incidence.

NSW, Qld and SA have promised to fund pensioner rebates stripped out of the federal Budget, but WA is holding out.

The South Australian Local Government Association has warned that council revenue could be hit by Federal Budget cuts to state concessions, with a flow on to reduction to pensioner discounts on council rates.

Expedient rate pegging promises could come back to bite hard after a key independent in Forme asked for views of mayors in his electorate.

By Julian Bajkowski The president of the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) and the Mayor City of Marion, Dr Felicity-ann Lewis, has been named as South Australia’s Australian of the…

By Paul Hemsley The Local Government Association of South Australia (LGA) has commissioned Adelaide University to run an independent survey on people’s views about corruption, misconduct and maladministration in councils….