Minister for Local Government, Natalie Hutchins, will today hold her first meeting with the inaugural Local Government Mayoral Advisory Panel.

The meeting is the first of four, with the Panel made up of mayors from across the state.

The Panel will provide the Minister with advice on a range of legislative and strategic issues which affect councils, and provides an opportunity to draw on a wealth of experience in local government.

The first meeting will look at a range of issues including consultation for the fair go rates cap, the Andrews Labor Government’s commitment to review the Local Government Act 1989 and the role councils can play in closing the gap in their communities.

Quotes attributable to Minister for Local Government, Natalie Hutchins

“I’m pleased to hold the first meeting with the Mayoral Advisory Panel. We’re getting on with our commitments, including the fair go rates cap.”

“This meeting was an opportunity to hear from the mayors, and address any issues happening on the ground in their communities.”