Council mergers: When Mike Baird's government only pretends to listen, it invites trouble

By Anne Davies, Jacob Saulwick
Updated June 4 2016 - 12:23pm, first published 12:15am
A consultation meeting with Hunters Hill community members at the Hunters Hill Sailing Club in February. Photo: James Brickwood
A consultation meeting with Hunters Hill community members at the Hunters Hill Sailing Club in February. Photo: James Brickwood
Opposition to council mergers was one of the factors that drew thousands into the streets on May 29. Photo: James Alcock
Opposition to council mergers was one of the factors that drew thousands into the streets on May 29. Photo: James Alcock
Minister for Local Government Paul Toole conceded there had been errors in the public hearings in relation to the amalgamation of Strathfield Council with Canada Bay and Burwood councils. Photo: Daniel Munoz
Minister for Local Government Paul Toole conceded there had been errors in the public hearings in relation to the amalgamation of Strathfield Council with Canada Bay and Burwood councils. Photo: Daniel Munoz

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