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Economy | 12 September 2024
The inquiry into local government has heard from half of Victoria’s 48 regional and rural councils at public hearings in Camperdown, Bendigo and Traralgon.
Economy | 13 August 2024
Local governments claim a new expense for the provision of child vaccinations is a measure by which the state government is shifting the financial load onto them.Â
Economy | 3 July 2024
Victorian councils are in the spotlight as a cross-party inquiry investigates the adequacy of funding and service delivery.
Economy | 24 May 2024
A bill to reform stamp duty on commercial properties has passed parliament.
Economy | 1 May 2024
Cost shifting, service delivery and funding are among the key issues being examined by an Upper House inquiry into local government.
Economy | 30 April 2024
The Chair of the Select Committee investigating the cancellation of regional Victoria’s 2026 Commonwealth Games will attempt to obtain further documents from the government.
Economy | 20 March 2024
The Public Accounts and Estimates Committee (PAEC) found net debt increased by $15 billion to reach $115 billion (20.3% of Gross State Product) between June 2022 and June 2023.
Economy | 6 December 2023
A bill to increase the land tax on vacant homes has passed parliament after amendments were debated last sitting week.
Economy | 28 November 2023
Committee inquiry report recommends changes in the law to help ensure subcontractors are paid for completed works.
Economy | 16 November 2023
Along with the long-established wild caught fisheries, the Victorian seafood industry is worth around $100 million per year in direct turnover.
Economy | 13 November 2023
Two former Commonwealth Games Ministers have faced questions about the 2026 event’s cancellation in regional Victoria.
Economy | 17 October 2023
What does housing currently look like in Victoria? How many people live in the state, where do they live, what kind of housing do they live in and how affordable is it?
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