A push from the Tambar Springs Country Women’s Association branch for a review of funding allocated to local government, is among a raft of motions being debated at the 2025 State Conference of the CWA of NSW this week.
More than 700 delegates and observers are in attendance at the conference in Wagga Wagga where almost 40 motions are on the table for discussion.
Debate started on Tuesday on the motions, which have come from branches across the state, covering everything from health and education, to agriculture and the environment. Successful motions will inform the association’s advocacy efforts over the next year.
Due to be debated was the Tambar Springs branch motion: Advocating for a review of the current local council funding model, ensuring regional, rural and remote councils are adequately funded through equitable state and federal contributions, minimising reliance on ratepayer increases such as Special Rate Variations.
Motions that have already passed include: advocating for the provision of vital short-term housing for women and children and women over 55 across NSW and ACT by converting unused government buildings into safe accommodation – (Illabo Evening branch) and advocating for the State Government to increase and prioritise feral pig control measures as a matter of urgency – (Myamley branch).
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