Cr Rebecca Sluggett, Cr Todd Wilson and CEO Gail Gatt have been attending the Australian Local Government Association’s National General Assembly in Canberra this week, joining council representatives from across the country to discuss shared challenges and opportunities.
The event focused on key topics such as regional health, safer roads, disaster management, and opportunities and challenges of renewable transition. It also provided a valuable opportunity to hear directly from Federal Ministers and Shadow Ministers about their priorities for the coming term.
Horsham Rural City Council moved three motions at the National General Assembly, emphasising the importance of key worker accommodation and housing in regional areas, calling for support for local councils in assessing and managing complex mining, energy and renewable infrastructure proposals and thirdly, highlighting the need for increased investment to improve the safety and efficiency of heavy vehicle movements through coordinated investment in freight road networks. Crs Sluggett and Wilson also took part in debate on a range of motions to ensure outcomes were in the best interests of HRCC.
