The Hon Ron Hoenig MP
ALP · New South Wales (NSW) · Member for Heffron · Lower House
Minister for Local Government
Bills introduced by Ron Hoenig
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
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
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 freedom of religion local government places of public worship urban planning utility services
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
Fines or Jail for Breeding Dogs Without a License, Keeping Too Many Dogs, or Selling Dogs Without ID
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Amendment (Puppy Farming) Bill 2024
animal research animal welfare criminal penalties dog breeding information sharing pet breeding puppy farms
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
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
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent
Local Government Act Election Rules for the City of Sydney Council
City of Sydney Amendment Bill 2023
city council council elections local government traffic management urban transport
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent