Research warns South Australia on rate cap

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.

Adelaide councils decry planning power grab

By Paul Hemsley The South Australian Local Government Association (LGA) has hit out at a strategy from Premier Jay Weatherill to kickstart inner-metropolitan property development, warning elements of the move will strip planning powers from city councils. Known as the Housing in the City policy, Mr Weatherill announced the changes last week as a way […]

South Australian LGA president wants Adelaide state seat

By Paul Hemsley Local Government Association of South Australia President David O’Loughlin will seek to enter state politics after he revealed he will stand for the seat of Adelaide at the March 2014 State Election as an Australian Labor Party candidate. In a well-trodden path between tiers of government, Mr O’Loughlin has moved to formalise […]

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