Suspended, resigned, and elected - and the mental health of elected members - #602

Local Government News Roundup · Jun 22, 2026 · 22m

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Today on the Local Government News Roundup:

A two month suspension for a Melton councillor

Three councillor resignations in three days at a WA Council

Tasmania’s local government minister slaps down criticism of new sector reforms

VLGA board election results are in

Bass Coast Shire calls for government help as it loses another major event

Deamalgamation moves forward at Snowy Valleys Council

Plus insights into a new study of the mental health and wellbeing of Australian politicians, with Emma Broomfield.

Find out more about the Political Wellbeing Lab here.

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