Call for scrutiny, higher councillor pay and fairer funding - ft. Nat Traeger, #510

Local Government News Roundup · Oct 28, 2025 · 43m

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In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:

A call for scrutiny as major new planning reforms unveiled without consultation with councils

The fight against the ESVF continues

Liverpool’s mayor under renewed attack in a public inquiry

A move to slash short term rental caps in Sydney

A Queensland mayor wants to reduce councillor numbers

Hobart councillors make the case for higher pay

An Adelaide councillor to apologise for a breach

and a South Australian Council CEO resignation

Plus a Council CEO’s call for fairer local government funding - Nat Traeger from the…