Perth council faces formal inquiry that could lead to dismissal
A formal inquiry into the City of Perth could lead to the council being sacked. This follows months of governance problems.
The City of Perth faces a formal government inquiry. A five-month monitoring period revealed ongoing governance issues and broken relationships.
Local Government Inspector Tony Brown said the inquiry would take about three months and cost about $120,000. Brown warned that recommendations could include asking the minister to sack the council entirely.
Or to remove certain people. The council has been troubled all year following the appointment of a monitor in January.
The inspector said the City of Perth needs to return to leading on good governance. It is Western Australia's flagship local government.
- January 2026
- Monitor appointed
- $120,000
- Inquiry cost
- About 3 months
- Inquiry duration
- Tony Brown
- Inspector
Why it mattersThe inquiry could result in the sacking of the entire council or individual councillors. This would be a rare and serious government intervention in local politics.
AustraliaPerth residents could see major changes to council leadership and how the city is run, depending on the inquiry's findings and recommendations.
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