Current bills about: local government

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NSW 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

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NT New Disqualification Grounds and Misconduct Penalties for Local Council Members

Local Government Legislation Amendment (Code of Conduct and Other Matters) Bill 2026

confidentiality council members governance local government monetary penalties social media

NSW 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

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NSW 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

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NSW Administration Requirements for Countback Elections to Fill Casual Vacancies

Local Government Amendment (Elections) Bill 2025

casual vacancies elections local government voting process

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NSW 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

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NSW 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

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NSW 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

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NSW New Disclosure Rules for Local Councillors

Local Government Amendment (Pecuniary Interests) Bill 2024

conflict of interest council ethics financial disclosure local government pecuniary interests

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NT Payment Restrictions for Suspended Council Members

Local Government Legislation Amendment Bill 2025

campaign materials council administration council rates council reports land use local government public transparency

NSW 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

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NSW 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

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NSW 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

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NSW 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

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NSW 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

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VIC Disqualification and Conduct Requirements for Local Councillors and Candidates

Local Government Amendment (Governance and Integrity) Bill 2024

campaign donations council elections government accountability local government municipal governance public office

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NSW 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

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NSW Merged Councils Must Get Minister's Permission to Vote on Splitting

Local Government Amendment (De-amalgamations) Bill 2024

council assets council mergers elections government oversight land use local government municipal boundaries referendum urban planning

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NSW Powers for Local Councils to Encourage Outdoor Dining and Performances

Better Regulation, Fair Trading and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024

alcohol licensing local government outdoor dining public performances

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NSW Minister Protects Volunteer Jobs, Minister Directs Fire and Rescue NSW, and Reconstruction Authority Directs Local Councils

Emergency Services Legislation Amendment Bill 2023

disaster recovery emergency services employment rights environmental protection fire services land use local government public safety road transport transport infrastructure volunteer employment +6 more

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