Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has promised to re-establish the Australian Council of Local Government, a body created by the Rudd federal government and killed off by the Morrison government. Mr Albanese, speaking at CEDA with a State of the Nation address on Thursday, September 8, spoke about Equality for women in his speech and was asked about Local Government … [Read more...] about Federal Government to re-engage with Local Government
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Councils call for stronger action on natural disasters
Mayors and councillors from across Australia have launched a nationwide coalition advocating for stronger action on climate change. Local Leaders – an initiative from the Cities Power Partnership – was launched at a breakfast event held in Canberra during the National General Assembly of local councils from across Australia. Central Coast Administrator Rik Hart … [Read more...] about Councils call for stronger action on natural disasters
Administrator attends national conference
Administrator Rik Hart gave himself permission at the March 22 meeting of Council-under-administration to attend the national conference of councils which is on in Canberra at the moment. The conference will debate 106 motions including this one: https://www.cccouncilwatch.com.au/introducing-liquid.../ Other motions include number 54 from Yarra City Victoria which … [Read more...] about Administrator attends national conference
Introducing “Liquid Democracy”
A South Australian City wants councils to volunteer to trial innovative public governance models including Liquid Democracy to fight against the “alarming” erosion of trust in local government. “Liquid democracy” is described as delegative democracy whereby a community engages in collective decision-making through direct participation. The City of Holdfast Bay Council says … [Read more...] about Introducing “Liquid Democracy”
