State government to limit councillors' campaign spending, but too late for upcoming local government elections

By James Robertson
Updated June 23 2016 - 4:08pm, first published June 22 2016 - 2:56pm
The reforms followed public outcry about developer-councillors on Auburn council, such as Salim Mehajer.  Photo: Daniel Munoz
The reforms followed public outcry about developer-councillors on Auburn council, such as Salim Mehajer. Photo: Daniel Munoz
Opposition Leader Luke Foley says the state government has broken 'a clear commitment'.  Photo: Peter Rae
Opposition Leader Luke Foley says the state government has broken 'a clear commitment'. Photo: Peter Rae

The state government says it will legislate to limit the amount of money local councillors can spend on their election campaigns, but not in time for upcoming elections, which the opposition says is a loophole and broken commitment.

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