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Council Rates and Financial Sustainability An Interview with Mayor Sue Heins — Hosted by Michael Lester

Author
Sue Heins, Michael Lester
Published
Thu 21 Aug 2025
Episode Link
https://rnbpodcast.com.au/episodes/council-rates-and-financial-sustainability-an-interview-with-mayor-sue-heins-hosted-by-michael-lester-7FIKGLCU

Join Michael Lester from Radio Northern Beaches as he interviews Mayor Sue Heins of Northern Beaches Council to discuss recent decisions by NSW’s independent regulator, IPART, regarding special rates variation (SRV) applications by six councils, including Northern Beaches.

They also explore the NSW Auditor General’s annual report, which raises concerns about the heavy regulatory burden on local councils and the ongoing systemic issues affecting financial sustainability across the state. Tune in to understand what these developments mean for your community and the future of local government.

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