Dr MARJORIE O'NEILL (Coogee) — This Local Government week I would like to celebrate and congratulate Waverley Council and Randwick council on the amazing work they are doing across the community, not only during these difficult times, but all the time. Local government is so much more than just roads, rates and rubbish! Thank you for running our amazing public libraries, our wonderful childcare centres, our work class sporting facilities, as well as our arts, culture and community centres. During this crisis our councils have been fundamental in ensuring our community remains safe, that our vulnerable have access to the services that they require and in assisting our small business to remain open during these difficult times. I take this moment to also thank the Local Government Association and President of LGNSW Linda Scott. LGNSW is the peak organisation that represents the interests of NSW general and special purpose councils. Through your advocacy you have been able to secure guaranteed funding for important services including our libraries.