Subiaco mayor confirms city will ‘not be considering’ amalgamation amid local government reforms

Key points

• The Subiaco mayor, David McMullen, says the city is not considering a merger with another local government. The statement follows the introduction of the Local Government Amendment and Repeal Bill 2026 to Parliament by Local Government Minister Hannah Beazley.
• The reforms include four-year election cycles and support for voluntary amalgamations. Mr McMullen said a report that Subiaco had been invited by the Town of Claremont to discuss amalgamation or boundary changes was incorrect.
• He said the city is financially secure and well governed, and will keep working with other councils through existing partnerships.