Sydney Morning Herald | Merge councils says Barry O'Farrell's own report - but he won't do it The Daily Telegraph A $1.8 MILLION inquiry has supported amalgamations of the state's 152 local councils - but Premier Barry O'Farrell is refusing to act on it. Local Government Minister Don Page said his hands were tied by the Premier's policy of "no forced amalgamations" after ... Minister under fire over council reforms NSW council mergers 'won't be forced' Local Government Review report handed down |