What’s new or changing The Mandatory Notification of Data Breach Scheme (MNDB Scheme) commenced on 28 November 2023 following a 12-month transition period. What this will mean for your council The MNDB Scheme is a mandatory notification requirement under …
Friday, 24 May 2024 With voters heading to the polls for local government elections in September, the NSW Government is providing support to encourage more women to consider running for their local council. The Office of Local Government and Women NSW have …
Friday, 17 May 2024 The Minister for Local Government has today suspended the board of the New England Weeds Authority (NEWA) and appointed an interim administrator due to serious concerns about the financial position and governance of the organisation. …
Thursday, 9 May 2024 The NSW Labor Government has today given councils and their communities the power to make decisions about their future with the Local Government Amendment (De-amalgamations) Bill 2024 passing both Houses of Parliament. The new …
Ron Hoenig – Minister for Local Government Jodie Harrison – Minister for Women, Minister for Seniors, Minister for the Prevention of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Friday, 3 May 2024 Nominations are now open for the 2024 Ministers’ Awards for Women …
Ron Hoenig – Minister for Local Government Friday, 26 April 2024 The Minister for Local Government Ron Hoenig has requested the Office of Local Government to undertake an investigation into Liverpool City Council. The Section 430 Investigation will look at …
What’s new or changing Maximum boarding house tariffs for 2024-25 have been determined. Maximum interest rate payable on overdue rates and charges for 2024-25 has been determined. Section 603 Certificate fee for 2024-25 has been determined. Statutory limit …
What’s new or changing • Local Government elections will be held on 14 September 2024. • The Office of Local Government (OLG) has launched a dedicated webpage to provide information and resources for candidates, councils, and councillors in the lead up to …
Ron Hoenig – Minister for Local Government Wednesday, 10 April 2024 On Thursday, 28 March I received a proposal from Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council, outlining in detail its plan to de-amalgamate. The proposal, supported by the council’s …
The Public Interest Disclosures Act 2022 (PID Act) commenced on 1 October 2023, replacing the Public Interest Disclosures Act 1994. A Public Interest Disclosure (PID) report must relate to one or more of the following categories of serious wrongdoing to be …
Friday, 15 March 2024 On Wednesday 13 March I received the NSW Local Government Boundaries Commission’s report on Inner West Council’s business case for de-amalgamation. The report recommends the proposed demerger of Inner West Council should not proceed, …
What’s new or changing The Office of Local Government (OLG) has published a revised framework for issuing performance and suspension orders The revised framework has been updated so that it is consistent with current statutory requirements. What this will …
Ron Hoenig – Minister for Local Government Tuesday, 6 February 2024 The NSW Government has introduced new legislation that will remove a major roadblock to council de-amalgamations and ensure local democracy is enshrined in the decision-making process. The …
What’s new or changing NSW Public Works has developed the Minor Works 21 Local Government (MW21-LG) Contract that is a plain English, cooperative, and collaborative form of contract, to support the NSW local government sector in delivering infrastructure. …
Ron Hoenig – Minister for Local Government Tuesday, 30 January 2024 The NSW Labor Government is delivering on its election commitment announcing it will implement a review of the financial model for local government to address rising cost pressures facing …
What’s new or changing Councils are reminded to inform the NSW Electoral Commissioner (NSWEC) if they have resolved for the NSWEC to administer a constitutional referendum or poll in conjunction with the September 2024 local government elections. What this …
Ron Hoenig – Minister for Local Government Thursday, 21 December 2023 NSW residents are being encouraged to adopt from their local council pound or animal shelter rather than shopping if they’re considering getting a pet this Christmas. The Christmas …
What’s new or changing The Modern Slavery Act 2018 (NSW) (the MSA) created new obligations for councils under the Local Government Act 1993 (the LGA) relating to modern slavery. Local councils are required to take reasonable steps to ensure that the goods …
