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Role of local government recognised by Australian Parliament

LGANT President, Alderman Kerry Moir today welcomed the successful passage of a motion in the House of Representatives yesterday recognising the role of local government in Australian federalism.

“This is a milestone for local government and for Australia as a whole,” said Alderman Moir. “For the first time, the Federal Parliament has recognised the role and importance of local government as part of Australia’s system of democratic government”.

“Local government works tirelessly to deliver services and infrastructure to local communities and to provide a voice for those communities on important local issues. Our elected representatives and the professional staff who support them are a vital part of the fabric of this country and recognition by Parliament is well deserved”.

“The Australian Local Government Association (which includes State/Territory Local Government Associations) worked with the Australian Government on developing the resolution, which was part of the Government’s response to the Fair Share report on cost shifting, and I want to thank Local Government Minister Jim Lloyd for his efforts in this regard”.

“The passing of this motion is the first step towards the recognition of local Government as an equal partner in the federal system of Australian Government”, Alderman Moir said.Ends

18 October 2006

Contact: LGANT President Alderman Kerry Moir 0419 303 378

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