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National Support for Local Government in Constitution Recent research has revealed nationwide support for inclusion of Local Government in the Australian Constitution. The Nielsen poll results released yesterday show 65 per cent of Australians support constitutional recognition of Local Government, with 69 per cent support in Western Australia and majority support across all states. WA Local Government Association President Mayor Troy Pickard said the poll demonstrated public awareness of the benefits brought about through Commonwealth funding for local roads and community infrastructure. “Commonwealth funding programs such as Roads to Recovery and the Local Community Infrastructure Program have created undisputed benefits for local communities,” Mayor Pickard said. “These programs could be put at risk should the referendum not succeed, and these community benefits would then be lost.” The draft constitutional amendment bill includes an amendment to Section 96 of the Constitution so that it would read: “Parliament may grant financial assistance to any state or any local government body formed by a law of a State on such terms as the Parliament sees fit.” Mayor Pickard said the inclusion of Local Government in Section 96 as proposed by the referendum would provide certainty of funding for a range of Commonwealth funded projects. “A YES vote on Constitutional Recognition secures the direct funding of these projects and ensures the continuation of the community benefits they bring,” Mayor Pickard said. Mayor Pickard added the process was still in its early stages, with the proposed bill to be debated in Parliament in the coming weeks which if supported by the Opposition would then allow for a referendum on the financial recognition of Local Government at the September election. “Whilst this early poll is heartening, we still have a long way to go before a possible referendum day and will continue our efforts to educate the West Australian community on the value of a YES vote,” he said. “We are calling on all sides of politics to support this change which poll results show is supported by the majority of Australians.” Ends FOR COMMENT PLEASE CONTACT: Mayor Troy Pickard, WALGA President 0409 209 649 Kate Murray, Marketing and Media Manager 0448 896 435

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