Local Government (System Improvements) Amendment Bill

Government bill

14 July 2025

This primary policy objective of this bill is to reduce pressure on council rates by refocusing the purpose of local government, better measuring and publicising council performance, prioritising core services in council spending, strengthening council accountability and transparency, and providing regulatory relief to councils.

  • Introduced on 14 July 2025
  • 1st reading on 17 July 2025
  • 2nd reading on 23 April 2026

Member responsible

Simon Watts

Simon Watts

National Party MP for North Shore

Votes

1st reading

Passed

Reading date: 17 July 2025

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2nd reading

Passed

Reading date: 23 April 2026

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3rd reading

Pending

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Bill details last synced on 31 May 2026 at 10:28 am.