South Perth councillors quit ‘dysfunctional environment’ with rate hike the last straw
Three South Perth councillors resigned within 72 hours following a contentious budget meeting on Thursday, which approved a 5.95 percent rate hike. Councillor Tim Houweling stated he could not function effectively in a 'dysfunctional environment.' This mass resignation reflects ongoing challenges in local governance across Western Australia, highlighting issues of factionalism and ineffective collaboration.
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Published 22 Jun 2026, 03:46 UTC · Updated 22 Jun 2026, 03:50 UTC
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