Episode Details
Back to EpisodesA strong arm approach, rising tensions, and a chorus of condemnation
Season 5
Episode 432
Published 1 year, 1 month ago
Description
In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:
- New housing targets and concerns about a strong arm approach
- Opposition to a new emergency services levy grows
- A shock CEO resignation and more senior execs on the move
- Councils review their approach to unpaid rates
- Industrial action considered at Wingecarribee
- Rising tensions over a council’s approach to homeless people
- More local government election reforms planned for Tasmania
- Allegations of technology misuse targeting a US city manager
and more local government news from across Australia and beyond.
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