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Local councils angry they're still shut out of National Cabinet and COVID-19 decisions

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Sydney Councillor Linda Scott wants the Sttate Government to better support councils, particularly those in the regions struggling to recover from natural disasters as well as the pandemic.(Supplied)

Local government leaders across Australia say they're furious they're not being given a say on coronavirus management issues that directly affect their communities.

Since the pandemic started, hundreds of mayors have written to the Prime Minister lobbying for a seat at the National Cabinet table, with no success.

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Annastacia Palaszczuk, Queensland Premier

Linda Scott, President Australian Local Government Association

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