Asbestos Model Policy

A Model Asbestos Policy for NSW Councils has been developed by the LGSA in partnership with the NSW Government.

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Constitutional Recognition of Local Government

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

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Container Deposits

Local Government NSW continue to advocate strongly for a state and national Container Deposit Scheme (CDS).

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Destination 2036 Action Plan

We acknowledge the Destination 2036 gathering of Mayor, General Managers and others in Dubbo in 2011, generated significant enthusiasm to confront the problems facing NSW Local Government.

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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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Local Government Acts Taskforce

LGSA made a submission in October 2012 to the first round of consultations on preliminary ideas for the revised Act.

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Local Government Review Panel

The Panel is consulting on their paper Strengthening Your Community - NSW Independent Local Government Review Panel.

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Local Land Services

Councils play vital roles in natural resource management and pest control.

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NSW Planning System Review

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

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One Association

NSW Councils vote 'YES' to form One Association.

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