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Better Local Government Fact Sheet: Ministerial powers to help councils (November 2012)
Description: In March 2012 the Minister for Local Government announced a reform programme for local government. The programme is part of the Government’s broader economic growth programme, and is designed to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of local government. Called “Better Local Government”, the programme consists of two phases. The first of these phases has resulted in changes to the Local Government Act 2002.
This fact sheet explains the changes relating to the Minister’s powers to help councils in trouble.
File Format: Adobe Acrobat
File Size: 74k
Better Local Government Fact Sheet: New powers for Mayors (November 2012)
Description: In March 2012 the Minister for Local Government announced a reform programme for local government. The programme is part of the Government’s broader economic growth programme, and is designed to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of local government. Called “Better Local Government”, the programme consists of two phases. The first of these phases has resulted in changes to the Local Government Act 2002.
This fact sheet explains the changes relating to mayoral powers, which will apply from the next council elections in October 2013.
File Format: Adobe Acrobat
File Size: 852k
Better Local Government Fact Sheet: New powers for Mayors (November 2012)
Description: In March 2012 the Minister for Local Government announced a reform programme for local government. The programme is part of the Government’s broader economic growth programme, and is designed to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of local government. Called “Better Local Government”, the programme consists of two phases. The first of these phases has resulted in changes to the Local Government Act 2002.
This fact sheet explains the changes relating to mayoral powers, which will apply from the next council elections in October 2013.
File Format: Adobe Acrobat
File Size: 75k
Better Local Government Fact Sheet: Refocus the purpose of local government (November 2012)
Description: In March 2012 the Minister for Local Government announced a reform programme for local government. The programme is part of the Government’s broader economic growth programme, and is designed to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of local government. Called “Better Local Government”, the programme consists of two phases. The first of these phases has resulted in changes to the Local Government Act 2002.
This fact sheet explains the changes to the purpose of local government.
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File Size: 862k
Better Local Government Fact Sheet: Refocus the purpose of local government (November 2012)
Description: In March 2012 the Minister for Local Government announced a reform programme for local government. The programme is part of the Government’s broader economic growth programme, and is designed to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of local government. Called “Better Local Government”, the programme consists of two phases. The first of these phases has resulted in changes to the Local Government Act 2002.
This fact sheet explains the changes to the purpose of local government.
File Format: Adobe Acrobat
File Size: 72k
Better Local Government Fact Sheet: The future of the Better Local Government Programme (November 2012)
Description: In March 2012 the Minister for Local Government announced a reform programme for local government. The programme is part of the Government’s broader economic growth programme, and is designed to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of local government. Called “Better Local Government”, the programme consists of two phases. The first of these phases has resulted in changes to the Local Government Act 2002.
This fact sheet explains what’s happening to implement the new legislation and what work is included in phase two of the programme.
File Format: Adobe Acrobat
File Size: 859k
Better Local Government Fact Sheet: The future of the Better Local Government Programme (November 2012)
Description: In March 2012 the Minister for Local Government announced a reform programme for local government. The programme is part of the Government’s broader economic growth programme, and is designed to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of local government. Called “Better Local Government”, the programme consists of two phases. The first of these phases has resulted in changes to the Local Government Act 2002.
This fact sheet explains what’s happening to implement the new legislation and what work is included in phase two of the programme.
File Format: Adobe Acrobat
File Size: 76k
Better Local Government Questions and Answers (December 2012)
Description: Answers to questions about the Better Local Government programme.
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Better Local Government Questions and Answers (December 2012)
Description: Answers to questions about the Better Local Government programme.
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Better Local Government Technical Background Information (December 2012)
Description: The Local Government Act 2002 Amendment Act 2012 is a vital first step in the Better Local Government programme, aimed at creating an efficient and effective local government system. Lifting the performance and efficiency of local government is an important plank in the Government’s broader economic growth strategy. Building a more competitive and productive economy and better public services, in these tight financial times, requires both central and local government to play their part.
The Better Local Government programme changes the framework, so that local government is better positioned to create the environment for local businesses and industry to grow, and communities to flourish. This is important for all of us.
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File Size: 879k
Better Local Government Technical Background Information (December 2012)
Description: The Local Government Act 2002 Amendment Act 2012 is a vital first step in the Better Local Government programme, aimed at creating an efficient and effective local government system. Lifting the performance and efficiency of local government is an important plank in the Government’s broader economic growth strategy. Building a more competitive and productive economy and better public services, in these tight financial times, requires both central and local government to play their part.
The Better Local Government programme changes the framework, so that local government is better positioned to create the environment for local businesses and industry to grow, and communities to flourish. This is important for all of us.
File Format: Adobe Acrobat
File Size: 79k
Better Local Government: Improving development contributions – July 2013
Description: Word version
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Better Local Government: Improving development contributions – July 2013
Description: PDF version
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Better Local Government: Improving infrastructure delivery and asset management – August 2013
Description: Word version
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Better Local Government: Improving infrastructure delivery and asset management – August 2013
Description: PDF version
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Better Local Government: Opportunities to improve efficiency – July 2013
Description: Word version
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Better Local Government: Opportunities to improve efficiency – July 2013
Description: PDF version
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Casino Gambling: Proposed Amendments to the Rules of Casino Games
Description: Proposed Amendments to the Rules of Casino Games (18 October 2011, Word version)
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Casino Gambling: Proposed Amendments to the Rules of Casino Games
Description: Proposed Amendments to the Rules of Casino Games (18 October 2011, PDF version)
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File Size: 616k
Casino Gambling: Proposed Amendments to the Rules of Casino Games: Cover Letter
Description: Proposed Amendments to the Rules of Casino Games: Cover Letter (18 October 2011, Word version)
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Casino Gambling: Proposed Amendments to the Rules of Casino Games: Cover Letter
Description: Proposed Amendments to the Rules of Casino Games: Cover Letter (18 October 2011, PDF version)
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File Size: 66k
Casino Gambling: Rules for Division 15 Pontoon - Amendment Summary
Description: Pursuant to section 367 of the Gambling Act 2003 the following amendment to Division 15 of the Rules of Casino Table Games (Pontoon) was prescribed on 30 June 2009. The amendment allows for an additional wagering option called “Perfect Pairs”. The “Perfect Pairs” bet wins if the first two cards drawn are a pair. This amendment took effect on 3 July 2009.
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File Size: 19k
Casino Gambling: Rules for Division 18 Casino War - Amendment Summary
Description: Pursuant to section 367 of the Gambling Act 2003 the following amendment to Division 18 of the Rules of Casino Table Games (Casino War) was prescribed on 30 June 2009. The amendment is intended to clarify the rules for dealing with the exposure of cards drawn in error by deleting a redundant rule. This amendment took effect on 3 July 2009.
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Casino Gambling: Rules for Division 3 Electronic Gaming Machines
Description: Casino Game Rules for Division 3 Electronic Gaming Machines (28 October 2009)
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File Size: 29k
Casino Gambling: Rules for Division 3 Electronic Gaming Machines - Amendment Summary
Description: Pursuant to section 367 of the Gambling Act 2003 the following amendment to Division 3 of the Rules of Casino Keno, Racing Game and Gaming Machines (Electronic Gaming Machines) was prescribed on 23 October 2009. The amendment reduces the minimum denomination for gaming machines which utilise ticket-in ticket-out functionality. This amendment took effect on 30 October 2009.
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Casino Gambling: Rules for Division 3 Electronic Gaming Machines - Amendment Summary
Description: Pursuant to section 367 of the Gambling Act 2003 the following amendment to Division 3 of the Rules of Casino Keno, Racing Game and Gaming Machines (Electronic Gaming Machines) was prescribed on 30 June 2009. The amendment prohibits any person from using more than one gaming machine at a time. This rule takes effect from 3 July 2009.
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File Size: 42k
Casino Gambling: Rules for Division 5 Baccarat - Amendment Summary
Description: Pursuant to section 367 of the Gambling Act 2003 the following amendment to Division 5 of the Rules of Casino Table Games (Baccarat) was prescribed on 30 June 2009. The amendment is intended to allow the casino operator to increase the number of rounds dealt where no wagers are placed. The rules currently allow for up to three non-wager rounds. The amendment allows casinos to increase this number. This amendment took effect on 3 July 2009.
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Censorship and the Internet
Description: Information brochure produced by the Department's Censorship Compliance Unit (updated December 2010)
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Central Government Engagement in Community Outcomes Processes
Description: A summary of the Cabinet Policy Committee paper: Central Government Engagement in Community Outcomes Processes, August 2004.
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Chinese Poll Tax Heritage Trust Recipients 2005
Description: Chinese Poll Tax Heritage Trust Recipients 2005
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File Size: 74k
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