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  • Constitution Alteration (Local Government) 2013

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    Date
    29 May 2013 
    Chamber
    House of Representatives 
    Status
    Passed Both Houses 
    Portfolio
    Attorney-General 
    Summary
    Proposes to alter the Constitution to recognise local government by stating that the Commonwealth can grant financial assistance to local government, including assistance for community and other services. [
    The bill was passed by an absolute majority of each House of the Parliament. The proposal did not proceed to a referendum
    .] 

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