NSW Councils Ready To Work With Returned Federal Government
The Prime Minister and his new Government have been congratulated on their electoral success by Local Government NSW.
Acting President of LGNSW Mayor Claire Pontin says councils across NSW look forward to continuing to work with the Federal Government to deliver much-needed services and infrastructure for our communities.
“Now the election is over, NSW Councils are keen to get on with the business of service delivery,” Mayor Pontin said.
“Prime Minister Albanese was given a strong endorsement from the electorate and we encourage him now to show strong leadership in delivering the Government’s agenda.”
Mayor Pontin said councils could offer considerable expertise and local insight to members of cabinet across portfolios from roads and infrastructure to emergency management, community harmony and regional development; but she indicated they were especially keen to continue working with Ministers Catherine King and Kristy McBain, who have been re-appointed to their Local Government portfolios.
“These are two very hard working Ministers for the local government sector and we congratulate Minister McBain for adding Emergency Management to her portfolio – an area of great importance for councils that stand at the forefront of disaster response.
“Both Ministers have put considerable effort into firming up their relationships with councils right across Australia and we look forward to now getting on with the next steps and getting back to business.”
In particular, the re-appointed Federal Ministers are being encouraged to continue the work of the Commonwealth Parliament’s inquiry into the financial sustainability of councils across Australia.
During the election campaign, the local government sector called on the Federal Government to commit to restoring Commonwealth funding to councils to the appropriate level of 1% of Commonwealth taxation revenue. Mayor Pontin reissued that request to the Prime Minister and relevant Ministers.
“Restoring funding to 1% of taxation revenue will simply mean that councils can continue to deliver on the needs of our communities without adding to cost of living burdens by increasing rates or cutting services,” she said.
“We can’t wait to get on with the job with our colleagues in Canberra.”
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