The Commission was tasked to consider and report on a number of matters regarding costs and efficiency of local government.

The Commission aims to identify the systemic cost issues, but also understand the unique features of councils and their rate payers, which affect their cost and efficiency levels. The Commission is also taking into consideration recent reforms in South Australia and other jurisdictions to policy, governance and management practices in the local government sector and their potential to afford cost savings and improve council efficiency.

Next Steps

The draft report released on 30 August 2019 provides a basis for further engagement with stakeholders and interested parties on the Commission’s work, including its analyses, information requests, draft recommendations to the South Australian Government and draft advice to Councils.

The Commission thanks the many contributions from stakeholders including councils and the Local Government Association and invites interested people and organisations to make a written submission on the draft report.

Administration

Di Wheeler
T: 08 8429 5410
E: dianne.wheeler@sa.gov.au

Inquiry Lead

Dr Matthew Butlin, Presiding Commissioner
T: 08 8226 6448
E: matthew.butlin@sa.gov.au

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