Confusion

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Lots of apparent confusion about the Nationals intentions in relation to Col's proposed City of Perth Act, but the West has put it up front and centre . However, Terry Redman is still saying the Nats “'reserve our right' to take a position on any piece of legislation that may or may not come before the House".

As far as local councils and their communities are concerned, an Act of Parliament that does not include a right for them to have a say, consistent with the Local Government Act, is still a forced amalgamation.

The challenge is now to keep the Nationals to their commitment to oppose forced local government amalgamations, however they are proposed to be achieved.