Liverpool Chamber Issue 1 September 2014

10 September 2014

Local Government Reform Key to Making NSW Number One As NSW battles to regain its number one position; the NSW government’s release of a $1 billion council reform package provides a once in a generation opportunity for real change. Fundamental local government ref r will bring NSW into line with Victoria and Queensland, where they have taken steps to make local government more accountable and better resourced. “The NSW Business Chamber has been a vocal advocate for revitalising and reforming local government, emphasising the need for change in both our 2011 State Election Campaign 10 Big Ideas to Grow NSW and our current campaign Unfinished Business,” said Stephen Cartwright, CEO of the NSW Business Chamber. “It’s great to see the Government put this package forward which will help to address the concerns of our 17,000 member businesses when they try to deal with their local council. “41% of business respondents to the 2013 NSW Business Chamber Red Tape Survey rated local government very or extremely complex to deal with.” “While theremay be different reformmodels pursued inmetropolitan and regional NSW, feedback from our members has been clear – local government needs to lift its game. “In 2010 the productivity commission rated the relationship between state and local government in NSW at 42%, the l w st of all states and territories. “That’s why it’s vital that when assessing proposals for reform, the NSW Government ensures that mergers or new regional bodies of councils are strategic and coherent – they need to make sense from both an economic and the communities of interest point of view. “It’s essential that business is art of th s conversation. “The time has clearly come for local government to reform and start supporting business and the community more effectively.” Media Contact: Damian Kelly 0401 773 825 Webinar Tips on getting free media publicity One of the fastest ways to grow any business is through the power of the media. Within a matter of minutes your essage could be put i front of thous s or millions of people.

Local Government Reform Key to Making NSW Number One

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As NSW battles to regain its number one position; the NSW govern ment’s release of a $1 billion council reform package provides a once in a generation opportunity for real change. Fundamental local government reform will bring NSW into line with Victoria and Queensland, where they have taken steps to make local government more accountable and better resourced. “ The NSW Business Chamber has been a vocal advocate for revitalising and reforming local government, emphasising the need for change in both our 2011 State Election Campaign 10 Big Ideas to Grow NSW and our current campaign Unfinished Business,” said Stephen Cartwright, CEO of the NSW Business Chamber. “It’s great to see the Government put this package forward which will help to address the concerns of our 17,000 member businesses when they try to deal with their local council. “41% of business respondents to the 2013 NSW Business Chamber Red Tape Survey rated local government very or extremely complex to deal with. ” “While there may be different reform models pursued in metropolitan and regional NSW, feedback from our members has been clear – local government needs to lift its game. “In 2010 the productivity commission rated the relationship between state and local government in NSW at 42%, the lowest of all states and territories. “That’s why it’s vital that when assessing proposals for reform, the NSW Government ensures that mergers or new regional bodies of councils are strategic and coherent – they need to make sense from both an economic and the communities of interest point of view. “It’s essential that business i s part of this conversation. “ The time has clearly come for local government to reform and start supporting business and the community more effectively. ” 30 SEPTEMBER 2014 6.30 start Limited Chamber Table Tickets $70 per person Liverpool Catholic Club 424-458 Hoxton Park Rd, Liverpool t w e n t y f o u r t e e n L I V E R P O O L POLICE OFFICER OF THE YEAR PRESENTATION AWARDS NIGHT CHAMBER TABLE

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Please see RSVP details below. Please register with your email address before 5pmWednesday 24 September 2014 to ensure you receive the webinar access link.

In this webinar, Sue will show you how to gain the attention of the media and help your transform your business.

Presenter

Sue Papadoulis, Journalist and Publicity Expert, Publicity for Profit

Media Contact: Damian Kelly 0401 773 825

Date

Thursday 25 September 2014

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This is an online event and will be available via desktop.

The fastest and easiest way to get publicity right now Why it’s all about your story - not the size of your business The quickest way to come up with a story about your business What you need in a press release that gets noticed by a journalist Why a journalist needs you as much as you need them Why you need a press release

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12pm - 1pm

NSW Business Chamber member: complimentary Local Chamber member: $15.00 inc GST

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Non-member: $30.00 inc GST RSVP Please RSVP by selecting either ‘register’ or ‘decline’ below. For any questions please email events@nswbc.com.au. Please note registration closes at 5pm Wednesday 24 September. Please ensure you register with your email address so you receive the webinar access link. REGISTER: https://events.nswbc.com.au/Detail/EVE1402925

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