On the 17th of April 2007, the Beattie government launched a preemptive strike on rural Queensland, by introducing a process for the forced amalgamation of local governments. On Friday June the 8th the people of the Burnett struck back.
On the 17th of April 2007 the Queensland Government in Australia announced forced local government amalgamation . On Friday 8th of June, the people will have their say>
Channel 7 local news on 11/05/07 from a Community meeting in Monto to plan a response to forced local government amalgamation
On the 17th of April 2007 the Queensland Government in Australia announced the formation of a Local Government Reform Commission to make recommendations on the amalgamation of local governments in all areas of Queensland. The people of the Monto community wish to have thier voice heard.