Useful resources
Max Hipkins' short summary of local government amalgamations in Western Australia
Useful links
Local government specific petitions
No to forced amalgamation in WA - Kalamunda specific petition
Community consultation not forced Fremantle / Melville amalgamation - Fremantle specific petition
Links to community groups with an interest in Local Government issues
The Dadour Group - seeks to alert voters to the deeply flawed morality of
any parliament removing a pre-existing voting right from the people. If you have any questions about this, or would like to be involved more, please contact Mr Malcolm Mummery via his email: [email protected]
The Post Newspaper - The local paper of the Western Suburbs of Perth Western Australia
SOS - Save Our Subiaco : A group that is unashamably promoting Subiaco's history, heritage and culture.
Western Suburbs Alliance : The Western Suburbs Alliance Inc (WSA) was formed by the members of community groups in Claremont, Cottesloe, Mosman Park, Peppermint Grove, Nedlands and Subiaco in order to champion the interests of western suburbs ratepayers and residents.
Local Government and Subiaco - Why should we care? : Cr Julie Matheson - the site is an expression of Julie's commitment to Subiaco as a resident, business owner and Councillor.
The Fremantle Society - The Fremantle Society has, since its beginning in 1972, sought to improve the quality of life in Fremantle while seeking to protect the existing unique built and cultural heritage.
Defending Public Spaces WA facebook page : For people who are concerned about unnecessary, insensitive or destructive developments on public land, which they feel may not be in the best interest of the general public.
Serpentine Jarrahdale Shire Community - Against Forced Amalgamation facebook page : We're opposed to the forced amalgamation of Serpentine/Jarrahdale with Armadale! We ask the Premier to consult the S/J community before boundary reform.
Save Kwinana from merging facebook page : Say No to the City of Kwinana Merging with the City of Cockburn.
State Government Links
Metropolitan Local Government Reform webpage : Department of Local Government and Communities website on this issue
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