Category: local-government
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Labor’s New Tax Plan: A Threat to Homeownership in Victoria
Under the Andrews-Allan Labor Government, Victoria already has the highest property taxes in the nation, with 44 per cent of a new house and land package in greenfield development areas in Melbourne made up of government taxes, fees and charges according to the Urban Development Institute of Australia. Despite this, reports this week revealed Labor…
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We will Bring Beach Bins Back!
Siri, define ” peak Council” Siri: Moving 216 bins off the beach so that residents and visitors drown in dog poo, plastic bags, pizza boxes and cans. I’m not entirely sure which public servant ( were they working remotely in their underpants?) thought it would be a good idea to deal with overflowing bins… by…
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Labor’s 7.5% Holiday and Tourism Tax on Victorians
Victoria’s new “Airbnb tax” only benefits Airbnb, and once again unit owners lose out. Let’s not mince words here – the new tax does nothing to curb the popularity of Airbnb, nor does it do anything to improve the liveability of neighbours and owners’ corporations (OCs) that have a desperate problem with the noise and…
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Gra$$ is certainly greener in Kingston 🫰
Community members and those streaming July 2024 council meeting online were taken aback by eye-watering amounts allocated to maintenance of green spaces. Mowing contracts awarded add up to $44,000,000 ( million) inclusive of GST but before CPI ( 31 million for open spaces and 13 million for ovals) and if right this moment you are…
JANE AGIRTAN INDEPENDENT 