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Financial constraints preventing councils from meeting community expectations, says inquiry

The evolving role of local government is placing “significant financial strain” on councils to meet community expectations, a federal parliamentary inquiry has found. In its interim report released on Friday, the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Regional Development, Infrastructure and Transport said the responsibilities of local government has changed fundamentally and its having to navigate complex regulatory environments while m…