Minister sued, questionable email, and “regulated into paralysis” - #632

Minister sued, questionable email, and “regulated into paralysis” - #632

Author: Chris Eddy August 23, 2026 Duration: 25:04
Send us Fan Mail Today on the Local Government News Roundup: A former mayor sues a former local government ministerA suspension and an apology ordered for two Kingston City councillorsAn outgoing Wyndham councillor takes a parting shot at the sectorA rescission motion looms at Shoalhaven CouncilA tight race in the Kiama Council by-electionAn illegal dumping case thrown out after the council fails to turn upQuestions about a suspended Council CEO’s use of official emailplus much more local gov...

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