Welcome to Local Government NSW

On 1 March 2013, the Local Government Association of NSW and the Shires Association of NSW merged to become one association, known as Local Government NSW, representing all councils in NSW.

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Key Initiatives

Constitutional Recognition of Local Government

In January 2013, LGSA made a submission to the Joint Select Committee Inquiry into Constitutional Recognition of Local Government.
NSW Planning System Review

The NSW Government is undertaking a major review of the State’s planning system.
Intergovernmental Relations

A new Intergovernmental Agreement to Guide NSW State-Local Government Relations on Strategic Partnerships was signed on Monday 8 April 2013.

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Events & Training

May 22

War Memorial Management Forum

ANZAC Memorial, Hyde Park South

9:30 am
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May 23

Sustainable Change in Regional and Rural Councils Workshop

Lismore Council, 43 Oliver Avenue Goonellabah NSW

10:00 am
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May 24

Local Government NSW Employment Law Seminar

Whiteley Ballroom, Amora Hotel, Jamison Street Sydney

9:00 am
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Events Calendar

What's New?

NRM Update - Issue 92

1 May 2013

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LGNSW Weekly: Issue 20

17 May 2013

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Industrial Updates

An application has been made by Local Government and Shires Association of NSW for an exemption from the requirement to conduct its election by secret postal ballot.

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