Assault charge, housing pressures, council reforms- ft. Mark Dupe #507
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In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:
- Yarra’s Mayor charged with assault
- Anger from Kingston Council over a controversial development approval
- Disappointment as Ballarat loses a major sporting event
- 52 jobs to go as the axe falls at Shoalhaven Council
- The NSW Premier threatens councils over housing
- New reforms announced for local government in Queensland
- A misconduct finding against a South Australian mayor
- and more election outcomes in Western Australia
Plus, an interim CEO’s views on new reforms set to shake up council meeting practices in NSW from next year. Mark Dupe from Berrigan Shire Council joins Chris on Roundup Extra.
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