NSW’s council lobby has congratulated the new state government. 

Local Government NSW has welcomed NSW Premier-Elect Chris Minns and his incoming government, and pledged to work with them to deliver for communities right across the state.

LGNSW president Darriea Turley says the 58th Parliament of NSW offers the opportunity for the two spheres of Government to work in true partnership for the people of NSW, via a fresh Intergovernmental Agreement.

“Councils previously had an agreement with the Coalition Government signed by former Premier Gladys Berejiklian, but this agreement was disappointingly not renewed during the last Parliamentary term,” Cr Turley said.

“We’re delighted that the incoming Minns Labor Government has committed to signing a new Agreement, which will provide the foundations for a more constructive way of working together.”

Cr Turley said the Agreement was in keeping with the constructive and respectful election campaigns run by both Premier-Elect Minns and former Premier Dominic Perrottet.

“LGNSW looks forward to working in the same vein with all elected MPs: ALP Government MPs, Liberal and National MPs, minor parties, independents and crossbenchers,” she said.

“Above all, we remain firmly focused on the community-focused objectives that made up our election priorities and we will continue to work constructively towards the achievement of those goals.

“There’s still so much to do, particularly around the financial sustainability of local government.”