Consultation on proposed amendments to the Local Government Act 1985
Authority [[department-of-infrastructure
Date received 2025-10-28
Outcome Some information sent but part exempt
Outcome date 2025-11-21
Topic [[government-administration

Summary

The requester asked for all submissions regarding amendments to the Local Government Act 1985 embodied in the 2023 Bill. The Department of Infrastructure disclosed that no submissions were received from local authorities in summer 2025 but withheld a report on earlier consultations under a policy formulation exemption.

Key Facts

  • The Department of Infrastructure received no submissions from local authorities in summer 2025 prior to the Legislative Council evidence session.
  • A large number of submissions were received earlier in 2025 regarding New Clause 2 proposed by MHK Lawrie Hooper.
  • A report was prepared in response to the earlier submissions and sent to all Local Authorities.
  • The Department determined that the public interest in withholding the report outweighed the interest in disclosure.
  • The Bill is currently proceeding to the Clauses stage in the Legislative Council.

Data Disclosed

  • 2025-10-28
  • 2025-11-21
  • 5034450
  • January – February 2025
  • New Clause 1
  • New Clause 2
  • New Clause 3
  • Clause 5
  • section 34

Exemptions Cited

  • Section 34 of the Act (formulation or development of government policy)

Original Request

Please let me have a copies of, or hyperlinks to, all submissions made by all local authorities and any other persons, on proposed amendments to the Local Government Act 1985, which have now been embodied in the Local Government (Amendment) Bill 2023.