Nsw Council Elections

'Many regional councils are the biggest employer in town': An in-depth look at why your vote matters

By Anna Wolf
Updated November 30 2021 - 10:55am, first published 10:30am
BIG BUSINESS: NSW has 128 councils, according to NSW Minister for Local Government, Shelley Hancock who said collectively, they employ 48,000 people.
BIG BUSINESS: NSW has 128 councils, according to NSW Minister for Local Government, Shelley Hancock who said collectively, they employ 48,000 people.

Many could be forgiven for thinking that voting in the election of the 'third tier of government' was simply a matter of duty to avoid a $55 fine while others are firm believers in the three Rs: roads, rates and rubbish.

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