Ron Hoenig - Minister for Local Government Tuesday, 19 September 2023 The Minns Labor Government is delivering on a core election commitment to ensure greater transparency and accountability to NSW councils.The 2023-24 NSW Budget invests an additional $4.5 million to...

The NSW Government is returning democracy and fairness to the City of Sydney by removing rules that favour the votes of businesses over residents in local government elections. The City of Sydney Amendment Bill 2023 introduced by the Government seeks to reinstate the voting rules for non-residential electors that apply in all other LGAs across NSW. In 2014, the City of Sydney Act 1988 was amended to give eligible businesses two votes in council elections, compared to one each for residents.

Eligible pensioners across NSW can now apply for a rebate on their council rates to help with the rising cost of living. An annual concession of up to $250 per property is available to pensioners for ordinary rates and domestic waste charges.

Construction underway in $1.775 million upgrade of RSPCA Broken Hill Veterinary Hospital.

Nominations are now open for a prestigious awards program that showcases inspirational women and their achievements in our state’s councils.