Last checked for updates: 23 October 2026
Current bills about: local government
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28 current bills found.
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Councils Must Pay Labour Hire Workers the Same as Council Employees; Minister Can Force Councils and Businesses to Share Pay Information
Local Government Amendment (Labour Hire) Bill 2026
employment rights industrial relations labour hire local government
1st House
2nd House
Assent
Local Councils Transfer Fire Trucks and Trailers to the Rural Fires Service Commissioner
Rural Fires Amendment (Fire Fighting Fleet) Bill 2026
asset management emergency services local government
1st House
2nd House
Assent
Fines for Senior Executives Who Work in Related Fields After Leaving Key Roles; Electoral Commission Can Now Audit Lobbyists
Lobbying of Government Officials Legislation Amendment Bill 2026
anti-corruption conflict of interest criminal penalties government accountability government transparency local government
1st House
2nd House
Assent
Minister Can Sue Councillors for Misconduct; Court Can Ban Councillors for Up to 5 Years or Fine Them; Corrupt People Banned from Running for Office
Local Government and Other Legislation Amendment (Councillor Conduct Proceedings) Bill 2026
anti-corruption court procedures criminal justice employment rights government accountability local government public safety
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent
NSW State Budget 2026
Appropriation Bill 2026
budget government spending judicial appointments local government non-government schools ombudsman public finance regulatory oversight
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent
Environment Minister Must Pay Councils and Settle Fence Costs Before Buying National Park Land; New Reporting Rules for Park Land Purchases
National Parks and Wildlife Amendment (Land Boundaries and Acquisitions) Bill 2026 (No 2)
environmental protection government accountability land management land use local government
Independent BillLegislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent
Higher Fines for Ignoring Council Orders and New Utility Powers for Places of Worship
Local Government and Other Legislation Amendment (Places of Public Worship) Bill 2026
development control local government places of public worship urban planning utility services
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent
Reporting Requirements and Restrictions for Ministers Acquiring National Park Land
National Parks and Wildlife Amendment (Land Boundaries and Acquisitions) Bill 2026
economic impact environmental benefits land acquisition local government public land use
Independent BillLegislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent
New Housing and Development Authorities Created, Planning Panels Abolished, and New Appeal and Consultation Rules
Environmental Planning and Assessment Amendment (Planning System Reforms) Bill 2025
housing housing delivery information sharing land development land use local government planning appeals real estate regional planning road widening urban planning +6 more
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent
Administration Requirements for Countback Elections to Fill Casual Vacancies
Local Government Amendment (Elections) Bill 2025
casual vacancies elections local government voting process
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent
New Court Hearings and Legal Actions for Councillor Misconduct
Local Government and Other Legislation Amendment (Councillor Conduct) Bill 2025
councillor conduct disciplinary action government ethics local government public interest proceedings
Legislative Council
Legislative Assembly
Assent
2025/2026 NSW State Budget
Appropriation Bill 2025
budget climate change digital government education government accountability government budget health services healthcare housing local government public education public spending regional development transport +9 more
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent
New Disclosure Rules for Local Councillors
Local Government Amendment (Pecuniary Interests) Bill 2024
conflict of interest council ethics financial disclosure local government pecuniary interests
Independent BillLegislative Council
Legislative Assembly
Assent
New Application Processing and Fee Rules for Council Filming Proposals
Screen and Digital Games Industries Bill 2025
advisory committees application fees filming proposals local government
Legislative Council
Legislative Assembly
Assent
Councils Must Collect Food and Garden Waste Weekly by 2030, and Company Directors Can Be Held Liable for Food Donation Law Breaches
Protection of the Environment Legislation Amendment (FOGO Recycling) Bill 2024
corporate governance corporate liability environmental protection executive accountability food waste local government waste management
Legislative Council
Legislative Assembly
Assent
Associations Must Give Member Lists for Free, and Online Planning Documents Can Be Used in Court
Statute Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill (No 2) 2024
budget appropriation court procedures government transparency land use local government privacy property impoundment public spaces unattended property
Legislative Council
Legislative Assembly
Assent
Ministerial Powers to Remove or Suspend Appointed Councillors
Local Government Amendment (Rural and Remote Councils) Bill 2024
council membership councillor appointments local government public office conduct remote councils rural councils
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent
Information and Reporting Obligations for Local Councils Regarding Emergency Services Funding
Emergency Services Levy Amendment (Land Classification) Bill 2024
emergency services funding land ownership land use local government public records tax administration
Legislative Council
Legislative Assembly
Assent
NSW State Budget 2024
Appropriation Bill 2024
budget climate change education gaming taxes government accountability government spending healthcare housing local government public education public finance public schools regional development transport +9 more
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent
Bankruptcy Reporting Requirements for Council General Managers
Local Government Amendment (Employment Arrangements) Bill 2024
employment contracts general manager industrial relations local government staff management workplace agreements
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent