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Most recent local government reviews

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Review of The Hills Shire Council’s revised Contributions Plan no 15 - Box Hill (2025)
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Review of IPART’s approach to assessing contributions plans
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Review of prices for Valuer General’s services to councils from 1 July 2025
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Review of Wollondilly Shire Council’s Appin Growth Area Contributions Plan
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