NSW Election Priorities 2011
The Local Government Association and Shires Association (LGSA) has launched their NSW Election Priorities 2011. It outlines to all parties contesting the 2011 NSW Government Election the issues of significance for councils and the communities they represent, and the LGSA's proposed solutions.
The LGSA is calling on all political parties contesting the 2011 NSW Government election to address and respond to the issues of concern to Local Government in the following core themes:
1. Improved Local Government financial viability.
2. Restore the balance to land use planning.
3. Stronger support for communities.
4. Greater natural environment protection.
5. Enhanced infrastructure provision and maintenance.
6. Better local governance.
Downloads
NSW Election Priorities 2011 - Summary (303KB) NSW Election Priorities 2011 (487KB)
Media Releases
3 March, 2011: Councils welcome Coalition's response to their NSW Election Priorities - but are still waiting to hear from the Labor Government
7 February, 2011: LGSA launch NSW Election Priorities 2011
Responses from Political Parties Labor (139KB) Coalition (194KB) Greens_NSW (132KB) Family_First_Party (137KB) Christian Democrats Party (14KB)
Letters in response to political parties - 24 March 2011
The LGSA has has written to all political parties regarding their response to the NSW Election Priorities 2011
Labor - LGSA Response Letter (65KB) Coalition - LGSA Response Letter (67KB) Greens - LGSA Response Letter (58KB) Family- LGSA Response Letter (57KB) CDP - LGSA Response Letter.pdf (57KB)
Initial letters to political parties - 4 February 2011
The LGSA has requested a formal response to NSW Election Priorities 2011 from all political parties by Monday 28 February 2011.
Labor - LGSA Initial Letter (50KB) Liberals - LGSA Initial Letter (50KB) Nationals - LGSA Initial Letter (50KB) Greens - LGSA Initial Letter (50KB)
Policy Enquiries: 02 9242 4014 or policy@lgsa.org.au
Media Enquiries: 0427 109 593 or media@lgsa.org.au
