TIME TO HARDEN UP TO SECURE FEDERAL FUNDING Local Councils are worse off and haven’t received the ‘fair increase’ in funding promised by the Albanese Government, according to Shadow Minister for Local Government Darren Chester. Speaking at this week’s Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) regional forum, Mr Chester urged Council leaders to harden their message to Canberra. “Local Government in regional Australia is worse off under the Albanese Government, and collectively, regional Councils are doing nothing different as they advocate for a more sustainable funding model,” Mr Chester said. ...

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