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Australian local government administrative and waste policy

Overview

Local government councils in Australia are managing various administrative and financial policies related to land use and waste management.

In Wodonga, the council has postponed a decision on a draft lease and licence policy due to concerns that new rent structures could financially burden community groups and not-for-profits. Similarly, Wagga Wagga Council has agreed to delay a 50 per cent increase in solid waste disposal charges for the neighboring Junee Shire Council until July 2027.

In New South Wales, the Kyogle Council has secured a permanent exemption from the state waste levy. This decision follows extensive advocacy by local officials and is expected to save ratepayers approximately $400,000 annually, bringing the area in line with neighboring Tenterfield Shire.

Entities

Janelle Saffin · New South Wales Government · Wodonga Lions Club · Wagga Wagga Council · Kyogle Council

Timeline

  1. 18 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Kyogle Council secures permanent NSW waste levy exemption

    Kyogle Council has secured a permanent exemption from the NSW waste levy, potentially saving ratepayers $400,000 per year after a decade of lobbying.

  2. 18 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Local councils in Australia address lease policies and waste fees

    Wodonga Council deferred a new lease policy following concerns over rent hikes for community groups, while Wagga Wagga Council delayed landfill fee increases for the neighbouring Junee Shire Council.

Sources

bordermail.com.au · dailyadvertiser.com.au · grenfellrecord.com.au · janellesaffin.com.au · nctimes.com.au · regionriverina.com.au