The Western Australian government is proposing changes to the Local Government Act 1995 to hold councils accountable. Following the state government’s recently enabled law requiring local governments to develop integrated…
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WA councils face ‘reform fatigue’
By Angela Dorizas Western Australian councils have called for a state-wide governance review to revitalise the local government reform process. The WA Local Government Association (WALGA) today called on the…
Victorian councils to debate population, politics and reform
By Angela Dorizas Local government representatives from across Victoria have gathered in Melbourne today to debate population growth, politics and public sector reform. The annual conference of the Municipal Association…
WA local government reform process gains momentum
The Government of Western Australia has announced that a further 16 councils have signed agreements to form regional groups as part of the local government reform process. WA Local Government Minister…
Government receives blueprint for APS reform
By Angela Dorizas A review of the Australian Public Service (APS) has proposed changes to funding and staff arrangements to ensure high-quality outcomes for the public. The review was conducted by…
Back to school for Queensland councils
By Angela Dorizas Councillors across Queensland will study the implications of the new Local Government Act in a six-week seminar series. More than 500 councillors are expected to attend one-day…
Albanese outlines plan for $25m local government reform fund
By Staff Writer The Federal Government has released the guidelines and operating arrangements for the $25 million Local Government Reform Fund. Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government,…
WA councils have their say on amalgamations
By Staff Writer Western Australian councils have had their say on the future of local government in the state. More than 115 councils and shires have made submissions to the Department…
Castrilli begins pitch for public sector reform
By Staff Writer Local Government Minister John Castrilli is hosting a series of community meetings in various regional centres in Western Australia to encourage residents to get involved in the…
Queensland Decides an election wrap-up
The LGAQ has released some facts, figures and insights of the Local Government Election held on Saturday 15 March 2008. The sweeping reforms of local government in Queensland which commenced…