Breaking: City of Perth is 'diabolical', minister says, amid calls for wider council reforms
The City of Perth has been criticized by a WA government minister for its poor governance and internal conflicts. Calls for a merger with the neighboring City of Vincent have been made amid concerns about the council's performance. The Local Government Inspector has also highlighted issues within the council, including a toxic work culture and communication problems.
- ▪WA Local Government Minister John Carey described the City of Perth as 'diabolical' due to internal conflicts.
- ▪The Local Government Inspector has put the City of Perth on notice, citing a toxic work culture.
- ▪Minister Carey suggested merging the City of Perth with the neighboring City of Vincent to improve governance.
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City of Perth is 'diabolical', minister says, amid calls for wider WA council reformsBy Jake Sturmer and WA state political reporter Courtney WithersTopic:Local GovernmentWed 20 May 2026 at 12:20pmWed 20 May 2026 at 12:20pmWed 20 May 2026 at 12:20pmJohn Carey says the "pettiness, infighting and immaturity" in the City of Perth should see it merged with another council. (ABC News: Cason Ho)abc.net.au/news/city-of-perth-diabolical-wa-local-government-council-reforms/106700930Link copiedShareShare articleThe "diabolical" City of Perth should be merged with its neighbouring council, a WA government minister has claimed, describing the "pettiness, infighting and immaturity" by elected members as "galling."It comes as the Local Government minister flags an extraordinary wider shake-up of the…
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