Councils to foot bill for de-amalgamation under ‘cunning sleight of hand’
The NSW government has introduced legislation that provides a legal pathway for forcibly merged councils to part ways – but there’s a catch.
6 February, 2024
Posts Tagged: council-mergers
Amalgamation anger lingers ahead of NSW election
A public policy expert says public discontent from forced council mergers remains a key issue for the NSW election.
19 March, 2019
New warning on outsourced advice
Governments’ heavy reliance on reports from commercial consultants can have “pernicious effects” on policy making, a new analysis says.
21 February, 2019
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.
4 February, 2019
Why some councils steer clear of cooperation
Researchers are examining the reasons why some NSW councils have decided not to participate in joint organisations.
12 November, 2018
NSW councils fork out for forced mergers as government funding dries up
Councils could petition Berejiklian for shortfall.
16 June, 2017
Crowdfunded council de-merger campaign starts strong
Residents fight NSW government on mergers.
31 May, 2017
Residents clamour for NSW council deamalgamation after recent court wins
Randwick Council’s late legal challenge.
18 May, 2017
Merged NSW council outsources rubbish and recycling before councillors elected
Union and ex-mayor enter fray.
4 May, 2017
Woollahra Council set for High Court showdown with Berejiklian over merger
Residents could take up the fight if council loses.
2 May, 2017
Bookies shorten odds for independent to win North Shore by-election
Will the Libs topple in leafy la-la land?
7 April, 2017
Merged Sydney council rebrands itself as the place “where interesting happens”
Hits back at critics it’s boring.
4 April, 2017
Ku-ring-gai Council wins merger appeal, awarded costs
Berejiklian on the ropes over KPMG report.
27 March, 2017
Council merger protestor to contest Skinner’s North Shore seat
Could Orange by-election shock repeat itself?
6 March, 2017
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