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verityinyarraville
Feb 22, 20222 min read
Still Waiting for Waivers 19 years after Section 171(A)
State MPs are still sweeping the whole issue of waivers for ratepayers under the carpet, 19 years after the Local Government Act in...
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verityinyarraville
Oct 22, 20212 min read
No Local News Means More Money for Mayors?
The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) has told the Independent Remuneration Tribunal (VIRT) the demise of local papers is a reason...
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verityinyarraville
Oct 21, 20213 min read
RPV Calls for CPI Rate Rise Limit
Ratepayers Victoria has urged the Essential Services Commission to limit Council revenue increases to the Consumer Price Index because...
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verityinyarraville
Oct 19, 20212 min read
Frankston Councillor Suspended Over Social Media Rates Rant
Frankston Councillor Steven Hughes has been suspended from Council for a month, partly due to social media posts comparing rates across...
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verityinyarraville
Sep 28, 20212 min read
Councils continue lawless allocation of rate revenue
Councils ignore the Local Government Act to deny financial assistance to individuals but need no legal authority to discount business...
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verityinyarraville
Aug 30, 20211 min read
Selfish Councillors' Super Rate Rort
When your rate notice arrives this year, remember it’s being unfairly boosted with superannuation for Councillors - even though they’re...
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verityinyarraville
Oct 12, 20203 min read
Which of These Services Deserve Your Taxes?
Councils are wasting rates hand over fist -and are expert at hiding it.
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verityinyarraville
Oct 6, 20203 min read
State's Sneaky Council Slush Fund
State Government forces Councils to deliver state services so ratepayers suffer while MPs play.
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verityinyarraville
Sep 27, 20203 min read
Is your Anger Rising with Your Rates?
10% Rate rises on a 0% Council budget increase show how broken Victoria's rate system is.
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verityinyarraville
Aug 27, 20203 min read
Councillors Use Financial Principles For Own Gain
Careful budgeting stops rate relief, but not staff costs or rising Councillor allowances.
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