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Voters in NSW’s Snowy Valleys Council approve 86% referendum to undo 2016 merger and restore separate councils.
On November 29, 2025, residents of New South Wales’ Snowy Valleys Council voted 86% in favor of reversing the 2016 merger of Tumbarumba and Tumut shires, seeking to restore independent local councils.
The referendum, driven by long-standing dissatisfaction with top-down governance and unmet promises, marks a significant step toward local autonomy.
The de-amalgamation process, expected to take at least two years and cost $4.8 million, will require rebuilding essential services and hiring transition staff.
Final results are pending confirmation on December 16, after which a demerger plan will be submitted to the state government for approval.
Los votantes en el Consejo de Snowy Valleys de Nueva Gales del Sur aprueban un 86% de referéndum para deshacer la fusión de 2016 y restaurar consejos separados.