Tuesday, 24 June 2025 The Minns Labor Government is building better communities by investing in a vibrant arts and cultural scene, safer and more accessible public spaces and supporting the work of community organisations. Supporting the Arts, Sports and …
What’s new or changing? Amendments to the Local Government Act 1993 (the Act) relating to council de-amalgamations have commenced, effective 22 May 2025. The amendments replace existing provisions within the Act with new provisions setting out a clearer …
Wednesday, 18 June 2025 The remote communities of Central Darling Shire in far west NSW will head to the polls on 20 September to elect council representatives for the first time in more than a decade. Minister for Local Government Ron Hoenig and Member …
Wednesday, 18 June 2025 Animal care in far west NSW has received a major boost with the Minister for Local Government Ron Hoenig officially opening the newly upgraded RSPCA Broken Hill Veterinary Hospital. Thanks to a $1.8 million investment from the NSW …
What’s new or changing? Annual CPI Adjustment The 2025/26 fees payable for registration and permits for companion animals have been adjusted for inflation under clauses 18 and 27 of the Companion Animals Regulation 2018 (CA Regulation)(based on the …
What’s new or changing? The Office of Local Government (OLG) has issued a guideline on free speech in local government in NSW (the Free Speech Guideline). The Free Speech Guideline is available on OLG’s website here. The Free Speech Guideline provides …
What’s new or changing? The Local Government Remuneration Tribunal (the Tribunal) has determined an increase of 3% to mayoral and councillor fees for the 2025-26 financial year, with effect from 1 July 2025. The Tribunal is required to determine the …
Wednesday, 14 May 2025 Hundreds of new apprentices and trainees vital to the delivery of essential local services have hit the ground running with councils across the state, thanks to a landmark $252.2 million investment by the Minns Labor Government. The …
Wednesday, 7 May 2025 The Minns Labor government remains committed to ensuring NSW councils are efficient and financially sustainable, today announcing it will support 15 of the 17 recommendations from the NSW Parliament’s Upper House inquiry into the …
What’s new or changing? The Office of Local Government (OLG) is evaluating the Public Spaces (Unattended Property) Act 2021 and the Public Spaces (Unattended Property) Regulation 2022 (PSUP laws) to assess: the effectiveness of the laws in meeting their …
What’s new or changing? The final Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting (Code) is available to guide the preparation of councils’ 2024/25 financial statements. A JO supplement to the Code is also available for preparing JO 2024/25 financial …
What’s new or changing? In the lead up to the Federal election on 3 May 2025, councillors, council staff, and other council officials should be aware of and comply with their obligations under the Model Code of Conduct for Local Councils in NSW (the Model …
What’s new or changing? • Maximum boarding house tariffs for 2025-26 have been determined • Maximum interest rate payable on overdue rates and charges for 2025-26 has been determined • Section 603 Certificate fee for 2025-26 has been determined • Statutory …
What’s new or changing? The Onsite Wastewater Management Guidelines (the Guidelines – previously known as the Environment & Health Protection Guidelines: On-site Sewage Management for Single Households or Silver Book) have been updated. The updated …
Friday, 7 March 2025 NSW Government has announced three new Commissioners have been appointed to the Local Government Grants Commission, including former Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) president Linda Scott as chair. The appointments …
What’s new or changing? Financial reporting is an important part of a transparent and accountable local government. To ensure councillors have effective oversight and are in control of the financial performance of their council, the Office of Local …
What’s new or changing? The NSW Government has committed to a comprehensive review of the Companion Animals Act 1998 (Companion Animals Act). The Minister for Local Government, the Hon. Ron Hoenig MP, is commencing the review by inviting public submissions …
Wednesday, 26 February 2025 Pet owners and members of the public are being invited to help shape cat and dog laws in NSW, with the NSW Government delivering on its election commitment to conduct a wide-ranging review of the Companion Animals Act 1998 (CA …
Sunday, 23 February 2025 Registering your pet, reporting a missing pet, and keeping track of key events in your pet’s life is now as easy as a few clicks thanks to the new and improved digital NSW Pet Registry. Owners of microchipped cats and dogs can …
Thursday, 20 February 2025 The Minns Labor Government has launched the latest round of the NSW Social Cohesion Grants for Local Government designed to enhance councils’ ability to prevent and respond to hate. The program strengthens local government …
