“Dismissive and out of touch”, IBAC complaint, and suspended CEO - #548

Local Government News Roundup · Feb 8, 2026 · 25m

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In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:

An alleged complaint against the Victorian Local Government Minister

North Sydney’s mayor disputes state government claims,

While the Health Minister is accused of being dismissive and out of touch

A sector leading four day week plan defended by Launceston Council’s CEO

A council considering a name change

A Council CEO reportedly suspended and under investigation

plus a string of councillor resignations in WA

plus much more local government news from Australia and beyond.

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