Levy discontent, demerger referendum, and a major restructure
Update: 2025-08-21
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In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:
- Levy discontent grows as rates notices go out
- A council’s major restructure plan announced
- Casey Council backtracks on controversial local laws
- Another potential NSW council demerger moves a step closer
- Sweeping reforms announced for council elections in South Australia
- An historic appointment for Western Australian local government
- plus executive appointments, resignations and election results from across the country
plus more of the latest news from across the world of local government in Australia and beyond.
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