They didn't rule out forced council mergers, Local Government NSW president Keith Rhoades says.

(Danid Johnston, 19th May 2015, The Border Mail)

LOCAL Government NSW has claimed the state government has been flushed out by not ruling out forced council mergers in Parliament.

....Last week, Sydney independent MP Alex Greenwich put forward a motion stating Parliament oppose the amalgamation of councils which were financially sustainable and had the backing of their communities...