New president at LGAT

Mick Tucker has taken over as president at the Local Government Association of Tasmania.

27 June, 2023

Labor pledges voice for councils on National Cabinet

A Labor government would bring councils onto National Cabinet.

10 March, 2021

Tasmania to introduce statewide waste levy

Tasmania has announced plans to introduce a statewide levy on landfill operators.

5 February, 2021

Councils sidelined as COAG abolished

Local government fears it has been sidelined with the death of COAG.

29 May, 2020

More say for councils on Airbnb

A Tasmanian parliamentary report recommends giving councils discretionary powers over Airbnb permits.

4 November, 2019

Commissioner takes charge at ‘dysfunctional’ WA council

Appointments, departures and movement around the government sector.

27 June, 2019