A Parliamentary inquiry into local government funding and services is now underway.
The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad will be attending and participating in the hearings as they are held across the region in the coming weeks.
The Committee will investigate local government funding and service delivery in Victoria, including:
- Cost shifting from state and federal governments to local council;
• Ability of local governments to meet core service delivery objectives;
• Local government’s revenue structure; and
• Whether there are alternative models of funding to consider.
The inquiry was instigated by The Nationals in response to concerns from many local government areas.
“I have met with many councils across the region, and between state and local government it’s not always clear who pays for what, and how much each should pay,” Ms Broad said.
“This inquiry will provide an important opportunity to examine what is working well and what can be done better.”
For more information, visit the Legislative Council Economy and Infrastructure Committee’s webpage: Inquiry into Local Government funding and services
You can also register to receive email updates for the inquiry on the committee’s website.
Media Contact: Linda Barrow 0484 303 764 linda.barrow@parliament.vic.gov.au