Supplementary guidance materials have been published on the Office of Local Government’s (OLG) website to support the implementation of the 2025 Model Code of Meeting Practice for Local Councils in NSW (2025 Model Meeting Code).

The Office of Local Government (OLG) released the Quarterly Budget Review Statement Guidelines for Local Government (the Guidelines) in August 2025, with mandatory reporting to commence for the first quarter ending 30 September 2025. The second quarter ends 31 December 2025 and the return for Quarter 2 has now been released.

Saturday, 13 December 2025 People hoping to welcome a four-legged friend to the family this Christmas are being encouraged to adopt from council pounds and shelters to give dogs and cats in need a loving furr-ever home.Pets are part of...

The final Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting (the Code) is available to guide the preparation of councils’ 2025/26 financial statements. A JO supplement to the Code is available to prepare JO 2025/26 financial statements.

Wednesday, 3 December 2025 The Minns Labor Government’s Fresh Start Program has reached another milestone, with the first cadet officially graduating from the landmark initiative. Today, the Minister for Local Government Ron Hoenig, celebrated this milestone with Mayor of Ballina...

The Local Government (General) Regulation 2021 (LG Regulation) is one of the largest statutory instruments in NSW. OLG is undertaking a statutory review of the LG Regulation under the SL Act and is proposing to split it into three standalone regulations. This will make the regulations easier to apply and allow them to be reviewed and remade more regularly. As a first step, it is proposed to remake the election provisions as a standalone regulation.

The Office of Local Government (OLG) is seeking feedback on draft Procurement Guidelines for NSW Local Government (Guidelines) to replace the outdated Tendering Guidelines 2009. The draft Guidelines outline best practice procurement principles and processes to enable delivery of quality outcomes that provide value for money while effectively managing risks. The Guidelines provide clarification on the interpretation and application of the Local Government Act 1993 (Act) and the Local Government (General) Regulation 2021 (Regulation) as they apply to procurement activities.

Thursday, 21 August 2025 Residents in Snowy Valleys will have a say about the future of their local government area, with the Minister for Local Government today giving his support for the Council to start preparing for a referendum to...

The Ministerial Guidelines on Alcohol-Free Zones (the Guidelines) have been updated following an administrative review.    The revised Guidelines incorporate updates to agency names, agency contact details and International Organization for Standardization references. The list of councils required to consult with the NSW Anti-Discrimination Board (the Board) on alcohol-free zone (AFZ) proposals has been removed from the Guidelines on advice from the Board.  Guidelines headings and public notification requirements have been updated to align with the Local Government Act 1993 (LG Act) and contemporary publication practices. The Alcohol-Free Zones and Alcohol Prohibited Areas in NSW Fact Sheet (Fact Sheet) has also been updated to reflect the minor changes to the Guidelines.

To ensure councillors have effective oversight and are in control of the financial performance of their council, the Office of Local Government (OLG) has revised the Quarterly Budget Review Statement Guidelines for Local Government (the Guidelines). The Guidelines outline the purpose and value of effective financial reporting, highlight roles and responsibilities, and establish standardised Quarterly Budget Review Statement (QBRS) reporting templates. The Guidelines also introduce a QBRS overview and reporting of council income and expenditure based on fund.