Local governments provide essential community services specified in legislation such as:
- town planning and building controls
- residential waste collection
- bush fire control and mitigation
- cat and dog management
- food and public health inspections
- swimming pool inspections.
They can also provide other services at their own discretion such as:
- tourism and economic development
- sport and recreation facilities
- local roads and footpaths
- community safety
- local environmental management and protection
- community services such as home and community care, cultural activities, libraries, and seniors and childcare services.
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