Economy | 25 October 2024
The State Government has responded to all 28 recommendations made by a parliamentary committee which examined nonpayment of subcontractors in Victoria.
Economy | 21 October 2024
Local governments are eagerly awaiting the findings and recommendations of an inquiry into council funding and services, which is due to report in November.
Economy | 19 September 2024
A bill to tax and regulate Victoria’s short stay accommodation sector will go to the Legislative Council, after passing the lower house last sitting week.
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.
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