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Are you an eligible person? If so you are entitled to concessions of 13% to 17% reduction on things such as utilities and a 50% reduction on council rates. Attached is the government gazette outlining the formula’s involved in claiming the concession from page 1836 to 1844. STATE CONCESSIONS ACT 2004 – SECT 5 Read More …
The below reviews found evidence of widespread problems of governance on the local level, in particular a failure to separate the functions of the councillors adequately from those of the council administration. Many councils had practices that, at best, lead to a lack of transparency and, at worst, allow opportunities for corrupt conduct. Specific recommendations Read More …
If local government were to become a third level of government in the Australian constitutional system, then issues would arise with respect to its powers and what rule would apply when local government by-laws were inconsistent with Commonwealth or State laws. The existing rule set out in s 109 of the Commonwealth Constitution would not Read More …
1. Purpose In accordance with the Local Government Act 1989, Council levies Rates and Charges on rateable land to provide for services to the community. The City of Casey recognises there are cases for genuine financial hardship requiring respect and compassion in particular circumstances. This policy sets out the processes for the Council to collect Read More …
For 2018-19 financial year, Council declares a waiver of 100% of general rates and municipal charge under Section 171 of the LGA for the class of persons comprised of ratepayers in respect of assessments which are in private ownership within the inappropriate subdivision known as New Corio Estate. This rates assistance waiver recognises the financial Read More …
A rare history of Local Government in Australia and the fundamental foundation for its existence… From early history within every State in Australia, Conspectus Acts relating to Local Government to a chronological table of principal Acts relating to Local Government. 334 pages. If you can spare a few dollars for the creators of Read More …
Is there a power to fund local governments that fail to be recognised under the Constitution? Is it not our Right for Government to be open and transparent of the mechanisms used to do that which appears to be beyond the power of the Parliament? We present this and encourage any correction to establish the Read More …
This publication may be of assistance to you but the State of Victoria and its employees do not guarantee that the publication is without flaw of any kind or is wholly appropriate for your particular purposes and therefore disclaims all liability for any error, loss or other consequence which may arise from you relying on Read More …
Up to the present time, no systematic attempt has been made to investigate the various systems of Local Government in all the Australian States. As it is desired, if possible, to utilize the municipal subdivision of the States as a basis for the presentation of data in connexion with the next census, it has been Read More …
Local Councils masquerading as Government, here is categorical evidence Local Government are not a Department of the State and are infact set up as a Business Unit. If you can spare a few dollars for the creators of this website to continue their research to bring you more great content, any amount, no matter Read More …