Calls for Respect over levels of threats, harassment, intimidation and abuse against Councils

Whether we’re in the Wollongong, Shellharbour, or Kiama Council areas, we’re being asked to treat Council staff and workers with respect.

Local Government NSW is calling on the NSW Government to urgently establish a statewide framework to protect mayors, councillors, and staff, from increasing levels of threats, harassment, intimidation and abuse.

LGNSW President Mayor Darcy Byrne said threats against people serving their communities, were becoming more frequent, more serious, and more frightening.