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Date: 16 June 2026 Elections deferred by 5 months; Electoral Commissioner to resign The South Australian Government has announced it will introduce urgent legislation this week to defer the 2026 periodic local government elections by five months, following formal concerns raised by the Acting Electoral Commissioner about the Electoral Commission of South Australia’s (ECSA) capacity […]
Continue ReadingSouth Australia’s local government elections, due to be held in November 2026, may be delayed by up to six months following a formal request from the Electoral Commission of South Australia (ECSA) to the state government. Acting Election Commissioner Leah McLay announced today that she has written to Special Minister of State Kyam Maher seeking […]
Continue ReadingThe City of Kingston has endorsed a new Governance and Cultural Improvement Action Plan, outlining a series of practical initiatives designed to strengthen governance practices, foster a collaborative organisational culture, and support effective leadership and decision-making. The plan was developed through a dedicated councillor working group established earlier this year, drawing on input from all […]
Continue ReadingOn the Local Government News Roundup today: Plus more news from across the world of local government in Australia and beyond. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Symphony 3, and Rath Engineering Development. Listen to this episode now: Transcript for Episode #586: Victorian […]
Continue ReadingOn the Local Government News Roundup, for Friday 8th May 2026: and much more local government news from around Australia and beyond. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Symphony 3, and Rath Engineering Development. Listen to this episode on your preferred podcast platform, […]
Continue ReadingThe WA Local Government Minister has confirmed that a commissioner will be appointed to the Shire of Carnarvon, after six of its eight elected members resign within a few days of each other. As previously reported, the Shire President Eddie Smith was the first to go, followed by five more. While there was no official […]
Continue ReadingComing up today: All of that and more just ahead on Australia’s number one local government podcast. Plus the Roundup flashback machine takes us back to this week in 2021. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Symphony 3, and Rath Engineering Development. Listen […]
Continue ReadingThe Victorian Government has moved to appoint two municipal monitors to Wyndham City Council in a bid to restore community confidence and ensure high standards of governance. Minister for Local Government Paul Hamer today nominated Jim Gifford and Jo-Anne Mazzeo to the roles. The appointments, which are subject to final administrative processes, will see the […]
Continue ReadingComing up today on the podcast: The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Symphony 3, and Rath Engineering Development. Listen to this episode on your preferred podcast platform, or by clicking here. Transcript for Episode #580: Today’s Top Three A Victorian councillor has sensationally […]
Continue ReadingThe Local Government Inspector, Tony Brown, has appointed Dominique Mecoy OAM as a Local Government Monitor at the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale, with the appointment commencing Monday 4 May 2026. The appointment follows the Council’s decision in March to formally request the Inspector appoint a Monitor. Under the Terms of Appointment, Ms Mecoy will support […]
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