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What is the size of an LGA generally a subdivision of?
What is the size of an LGA generally a subdivision of?
state, province, division, or territory
In the United Kingdom, what are some examples of political divisions referred to as LGAs?
In the United Kingdom, what are some examples of political divisions referred to as LGAs?
boroughs, counties, unitary authorities, and cities
In which country is the term 'local government area' particularly common and synonymous with 'municipality'?
In which country is the term 'local government area' particularly common and synonymous with 'municipality'?
Australia
How does each of the United Kingdom's four constituent countries have its own structure of local government?
How does each of the United Kingdom's four constituent countries have its own structure of local government?
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What are some examples of local government areas in Australia?
What are some examples of local government areas in Australia?
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What is the term 'local government area' a convenient generic label for?
What is the term 'local government area' a convenient generic label for?
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What is the official designation for urban municipalities in Western Australia?
What is the official designation for urban municipalities in Western Australia?
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What is the official title used for rural areas in Tasmania?
What is the official title used for rural areas in Tasmania?
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What oversees the Australian Capital Territory due to its small size?
What oversees the Australian Capital Territory due to its small size?
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What is the only place in Australia that is officially a borough?
What is the only place in Australia that is officially a borough?
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What was the municipal designation that arose in New South Wales and Queensland as a result of local government restructuring?
What was the municipal designation that arose in New South Wales and Queensland as a result of local government restructuring?
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Which country, apart from Australia, has 'local government area' as an official designation?
Which country, apart from Australia, has 'local government area' as an official designation?
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What term is favored over 'municipality' to avoid confusion?
What term is favored over 'municipality' to avoid confusion?
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In which state did the state government amalgamate almost all municipalities in the mid-1990s?
In which state did the state government amalgamate almost all municipalities in the mid-1990s?
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What is the official municipal designation of the Sunshine Coast in Queensland after restructuring?
What is the official municipal designation of the Sunshine Coast in Queensland after restructuring?
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What oversees the Australian Capital Territory due to its small size?
What oversees the Australian Capital Territory due to its small size?
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