Local democracy and local services

November 17, 2015
Premier Mike Baird is threatening NSW councils to amalgamate or else.

The Liberals want to silence "difficult" council that stand up for their residents against cost-shifting and over-development. But many councils are refusing to be bullied.

I encourage everyone who values local democracy and local representation to come and show support for your community:

Rally to Parliament House
12PM WEDNESDAY 18 NOVEMBER
Meet at Martin Place near Macquarie Street

The Labor mayors of Leichhardt, Ashfield and Marrickville have pushed merger plans through their councils after a secret meeting with the Liberal Local Government Minister. They are not even proposing a referendum. That means the community is not deciding whether its council continues to exist.

Independent modelling, and analysis of council amalgamations interstate and overseas, has demonstrated that average rates will rise and services to residents will be compromised.

Wednesday's rally, supported by Unions NSW and the Save Our Councils Coalition, is standing up for local democracy and the rights of communities that don't want their councils to be amalgamated.

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FERRIES AT ANNANDALE AND WEST BALMAIN

Imagine hopping on a ferry at Annandale or West Balmain and being in the heart of the city within minutes.

In 2020, we won the campaign for a Glebe ferry. Now, we have the opportunity to connect more of our area to the ferry network. New ferries at Annandale and West Balmain will provide a faster, smarter route into the city without adding to the traffic on our roads.

Both Labor and the Liberals want to build more polluting and destructive tollways across Sydney. But we have costed a comprehensive plan for a world-class public transport system that makes getting around our city fast and easy.

Dear Transport Minister,

New inner west ferry services would provide efficient, fast and environmentally sound travel to and from the area for workers, tourists, students, pensioners and the general public.

I therefore ask that the Government build on the success of the Blackwattle Bay ferry and establish a ferry service at Rozelle Bay for the Annandale area and reinstate the ferry at West Balmain.

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