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Local government annual returns

Aug 11, 2021, 15:39 PM by Geoff White
Local Government Operational Guidelines

The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries reminds all council members, and designated employees, of their obligations to provide an annual return by 31 August 2021.

Failure to lodge the return is a serious breach of the Local Government Act 1995.

Advice on primary and annual returns

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Local government annual returns

Aug 11, 2021, 15:39 PM by Geoff White
Local Government Operational Guidelines

The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries reminds all council members, and designated employees, of their obligations to provide an annual return by 31 August 2021.

Failure to lodge the return is a serious breach of the Local Government Act 1995.

Advice on primary and annual returns

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