Tag: news
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Full DIsclosure – Party Membership
Not much of a graphic designer but you know where I’m going with this. For people in local groups spreading misinformation regarding independent candidates “party” membership – I appreciate life with two digit IQ must be tough BUT please phone the HQ to confirm I haven’t renewed since 2020. Having grown up under oppressive, murderous…
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A for Advocacy, S for Safety and T for Teamwork – new signage for dangerous intersection
I’m pleased to report that myself and Georgia Erevnidis, an Independent candidate for Wattle Ward have escalated your concerns regarding pedestrian safety on the dangerous intersection of Warrigal Road, Voltri Street and Oak Avenue to the Minister and DTP. “Enclosed is a letter from Minister for Transport – direct result of our advocacy efforts DTP…
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SES Funding Policy
Currently, government funding covers the operating expenses for SES units including fuel, electricity, rent and day-to-day costs, however local volunteers are left to fundraise to maintain equipment, facilities, and replace aging vehicles, which is unsustainable. The SES receives no recurring funding and yet a significant amount of emergency services rely on SES in some shape…
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Another week of absolute chaos in Victoria
Last week saw violent protests on the streets of Melbourne which should have no place in Victoria. The protests put Victoria Police officers at great risk of harm and also put members of the public at risk of harm. Some police have been spat at by protesters, whilst other officers have been sprayed with a…
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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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Victorians wait longer for $300 Commonwealth energy rebate thanks to Allan Labor Government
While Queensland and Western Australian residents have been receiving their first quarter 2024-25 Commonwealth Government electricity bill rebates since 1 July, which will total $300 per household over the full year, Victorian residents are still waiting for Energy Minister, Lily D’Ambrosio, to sign off on the rebates. With Victorian households and businesses doing it tough…
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Victorian property taxes plunge construction sector into crisis
This week a new industry survey showed confidence within the property industry has fallen to its lowest level since the depths of the Covid pandemic, with Labor’s budget continuing to be propped up by ever increasing property taxes. A listed fund I can not name had made a decision to divest and exit Victorian property…
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Biden drops out of presidential race and endorses Harris to be nominee
After weeks of fighting for his political life – insisting he wasn’t going anywhere following a disastrous debate performance – the president did not come in an Oval Office address or a speech on the campaign trail. Instead, it came in letter posted to social media as he recovered from Covid-19 at his beach house…
JANE AGIRTAN INDEPENDENT 