A governance emergency is unfolding for local councils across New South Wales after a surprise vote in State Parliament this week. The Legislative Council has formally disallowed the controversial 2025 Model Code of Meeting Practice. The state government claims the move by the Coalition and the Greens unwinds critical transparency and anti-corruption measures. However, critics […]
No end in sight for Wyndham’s mayoral saga · Councillors slam an MP’s blurring of “fact and fiction” · Voting fraud claims rock Whittlesea by‑election · Glen Eira wins higher rates rise · ICAC’s Parramatta inquiry alleges a fear, surveillance culture · Council CEO comings and ...
In this new special edition of the Local Government News Roundup, we are joined by Rum Charles, a veteran consultant and trainer who has worked with over 100 councils across Australia. With a career in the sector dating back to the mid-90s, Rum brings a candid and sometimes provocative perspective on the internal cultures of local government. […]
Lake Macquarie City Council has officially announced the appointment of David Hughes as its new Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Hughes, who was selected from a highly competitive national pool of candidates, will lead the council executive over the next four years. A Belmont native and Belmont High School alumnus, Mr. Hughes brings deep local ties […]
On a new special episode of the Local Government News Roundup, we are joined by Fiona Miller and Lee Griffiths, the authors of ABCD and Beyond: A Practical Guide for Local Government, published by the Jeder Institute. This book has arrived at a time when councils are being asked to respond to complex, fast-moving challenges while also rebuilding trust, […]
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