South Australian councils to vote on key advocacy priorities

Delegates will cast their vote on six Items of Business at LGA’s Conference and Ordinary General Meeting, held at Adelaide Oval on 23 May.

Member councils may, at any time throughout the year, put forward items of strategic importance to local government to be considered and debated.

These items must receive a majority vote from councils to be endorsed.

What councils will vote on

Metropolitan and regional councils will discuss and vote on the following Items of Business at the upcoming OGM:

First home buyers stamp duty exemptions

Submitted by City of Victor Harbor, the motion requests advocacy to the state government to extend the First Home Buyers Stamp Duty Exemption to include the purchase of existing homes in South Australia.

Amend the Local Government (Elections) Act 1999

Submitted by Adelaide Plains Council, the motion requests advocacy to the state government for changes to the Local Government (Elections) 1999 Act to prevent costs being awarded against councils in situations where Electoral Commission SA is at fault.

Managing the delivery of Approved Development

Submitted by City of Charles Sturt, the motion requests advocacy to the state government to amend planning and development laws to require vendors to confirm new properties have been delivered in line with approvals and hand over any approved plans to the purchaser.

Fight for our jetties

Submitted by District Council of Tumby Bay, the motion requests advocacy to the state government for a pragmatic and equitable approach to funding regional jetty repairs and maintenance, and highlight that state-owned jetties should remain a state responsibility.

Community centre funding increases

Submitted by City of Onkaparinga, the motion requests advocacy to the state government to commit to providing baseline funding for all community centres in South Australia, bringing us into line with other states and territories.

Superannuation for council members

Submitted by City of Mitcham, the motion requests advocacy to the state government to amend legislation so that councils have the option to make superannuation contributions to elected members.

Program highlights

The 2025 LGA Conference and OGM is themed Building Liveable Communities, highlighting the pivotal role of local government leaders in shaping vibrant, inclusive and resilient communities for the future.

You can read more about the keynote speakers and program on the official event page.

Find out more

For council enquiries about the 2025 LGA Conference and OGM, please contact lgasa@lga.sa.gov.au

For media enquiries, please contact media@lga.sa.gov.au or 0476 853 689.