New laws introduced to clean up local government

Victoria has reached a milestone in its move to reform local government laws.

2 May, 2024

WA considers giving mayors power to gag disorderly councillors

WA wants to introduce standardised statewide procedures to deal with disorder during council meetings.

3 April, 2024

Recording of council meetings to become mandatory in WA

WA will require mandatory recording of council meetings as part of a sweeping package of reform.

4 July, 2022

Councils change organisational structures to meet demands

Local government managers should create environments that promote risk-taking and innovation, new research finds.

6 August, 2018

Survey says 72% against NSW council mergers

Forced marriages for local governments opposed.

30 July, 2015