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New Conduct Framework for NSW Councils

Wendy Tuckerman – Minister for Local Government EMBARGOED: Friday, 3 March 2023 The NSW Liberal and Nationals Government’s reform of integrity and accountability for councils has reached a new milestone, with a new framework being developed to ensure the highest...

Over $20 million additional funding for animal welfare

Victor Dominello - Minister for Customer Service and Digital GovernmentWendy Tuckerman - Minister for Local Government Thursday, 2 March 2023 The NSW Liberal and Nationals Government is boosting the record investment in improving animal welfare outcomes with two additional initiatives...

Councils benefit as loan program extends

Wendy Tuckerman - Minister for Local Government Friday, 10 February 2023 A low interest, safe and secure loan program for local government councils will be expanded to include all councils, potentially unlocking millions of dollars for community infrastructure projects in...

Record investment of $40.6 million for animal welfare and rehoming

Dominic Perrottet - Premier of NSW Dugald Saunders - Minister for Agriculture, Minister for Western NSW Wendy Tuckerman - Minister for Local Government Saturday, 4 February 2023 The Liberal and Nationals Government today announced a record investment of $40.6 million...

Preliminary roadmap for council demerger

Thursday, 2 February 2023 A preliminary roadmap for the demerger of Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council has been produced by the NSW Government, outlining a path forward for the process. Deputy Secretary of the NSW Office of Local Government, Brett Whitworth said...

Give the gift of responsible pet ownership

Victor Dominello - Minister for Customer Service and Digital Government, Minister for Small Business, Minister for Fair Trading Dugald Saunders - Minister for Agriculture, Minister for Western NSW Wendy Tuckerman - Minister for Local Government Wednesday, 21 December 2022 With...

Local grants boost NSW heritage conservation

James Griffin - Minister for Environment and HeritageWendy Tuckerman - Minister for Local Government Tuesday, 20 December 2022 The conservation of heritage around the State is being boosted by $2.1 million in NSW Government funding support for councils. Minister for...

NSW supports volunteers with unsung heroes grants for Local Government

Natasha Maclaren-Jones - Minister for Families and Communities, Minister for Disability ServicesWendy Tuckerman - Minister for Local Government Monday, 19 December 2022 The NSW Government has today opened a new grant program for local governments that will recognise and encourage...

Councillor misconduct review released

Minister for Local Government Wendy Tuckerman today released an independent review into councillor misconduct in NSW, which proposes the biggest changes to local government integrity measures in more than 30 years.

Sea Smart technology will help save lives this summer

Victor Dominello - Minister for Customer Service and Digital GovernmentWendy Tuckerman - Minister for Local GovernmentJames Griffin - Minister for Environment and Heritage Friday, 9 December 2022 New technology will be keeping beachgoers safer this summer with the Smart Beaches...