A warning the country's local government system will not be able to withstand future challenges if major changes aren't made
A warning the country's local government system will not be able to withstand future challenges if major changes aren't made
21 June 2023
The Future for Local Government Review has made more than a dozen suggestions on how to better deliver outcomes for local communities.
Independent Panel chair Jim Palmer says strong local government is important for building community resilience- and changes are needed.
He says they've concluded the current system isn't fit for the future, isn't well-placed to meet challenges the nation is facing and there isn't mature relationships in place needed to succeed.
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