Minister considers suspending Moree Plains Shire Council for three months

Key points

• The New South Wales Minister for Local Government is considering suspending the elected governing body of Moree Plains Shire Council for three months. An interim administrator would take over the council's governing responsibilities during that time.
• A spokesperson for the Office of Local Government said no final decision has been made. The council and its councillors have until close of business on Friday 6 November 2026 to respond, and the Minister will consider any submissions received.
• The proposal followed reports that the council had been issued a show-cause notice.