$6 million boost for animal rehoming organisations
Wednesday, 3 September 2025 The state’s animal rehoming organisations will receive much needed support to continue their valuable work helping vulnerable cats and dogs, thanks to a $6 million funding injection from the Minns Labor Government. The Companion Animal Welfare...
Councillors to face stronger penalties and faster hearings under proposed laws
Monday, 1 September 2025 Councillors accused of significant misconduct will have proceedings commenced against them in the Land and Environment Court under planned changes by the Minns Labor Government as part of the overhaul of the broken councillor conduct framework....
New era of transparency for council meetings
Friday, 29 August 2025 New rules for council meetings will soon be in place as the Minns Labor Government spearheads a change of culture to boost transparency and community confidence in local government. A new Model Code of Meeting Practice...
Council Circular 25-20 2025 Model Meeting Code
Following extensive consultation, the new 2025 Model Code of Meeting Practice for Local Councils in NSW (2025 Model Meeting Code) has been finalised. The new 2025 Model Meeting Code has been published in the Government Gazette and is expected to be prescribed under the Local Government (General) Regulation 2021 (the Regulation) shortly.
Council Circular 25-01 Cyber Security Guidelines for Councils
The updated Cyber Security Guidelines – Local Government (the Guidelines) allow councils to assess their cyber security maturity and plan their maturity uplift.
Council Circular 24-17 Councillor conduct and meeting practices – a discussion paper
The Councillor Conduct Framework is under review with the aim to facilitate and support local decision making.
The Councillor conduct and meeting practices – A new framework discussion paper (discussion paper) has been prepared to seek the views of the community, key stakeholders, and the local government sector about the proposed changes.
GC-153 2024-25 Financial Assistance Grants (FA Grants) – advance payment
The Commonwealth Government has announced the advance payment of the preliminary 2024-25 FA Grants will represent approximately 85% of the amount councils are entitled to.
Empowering women to run for council
With voters heading to the polls for local government elections in September, the NSW Government is providing support to encourage more women to consider running for their local council.
Investigation to be launched into Liverpool City Council
The Minister for Local Government Ron Hoenig has requested the Office of Local Government to undertake an investigation into Liverpool City Council.
Council Circular 24-01 Constitutional referendums and council polls
Councils are reminded to inform the NSW Electoral Commissioner (NSWEC) if they have resolved for the NSWEC to administer a constitutional referendum or poll in conjunction with the September 2024 local government elections.