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Hobsons Bay Council in Australia faces backlash for new media and secrecy rules, criticized as overly controlling. The councils policies limit councillors ability to speak to the media and hide agendas, briefings, and officer papers from the public. The rules, introduced under state government oversight, have sparked concerns about silencing councillors and hindering representation on key issues. The council defends the policies, claiming they create a safe space for frank staff discussions and prevent misleading public information. As tensions rise ahead of a council meeting, this rift underscores growing conflicts between local voices and state intervention in council affairs.

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