Councils will benefit significantly from a review of their Rates Revenue strategy, to ensure it factors in recent natural emergencies, ensures harmonisation and addresses hardship provisions.

The ANAO has released details of its performance audit on the management of conflicts of interest by Australian Government entities in relation to procurement activity and grants programs.

The new Local Government Act 2020 requires that Candidates for local elections must complete prescribed training (s257(7)). This training will ensure that members of the community who are nominating for election as a Councillor or a Mayor are fully aware of the role and its responsibilities.