Inquiry into local government funding reports findings

Peter Bannan Dec 20 2024

The report found that many of the councils the committee spoke to during the inquiry reported that their financial position has declined since the introduction of rate capping in 2016-17. Picture: Peter Bannan

SWAN Hill Council says it's “pleased” the final report of a parliamentary inquiry into local government funding and services highlighted issues impacting the municipality, including cost-shifting.

The Legislative Council Economy and Infrastructure Committee tabled the report last month.

After receiving 114 submissions and hearing from local councils, including Swan Hill, the committee made 4...

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