Economy

Budgeting for gender equality

Economy | 4 December 2024

By becoming the first state to embed gender impact assessment into legislation, Victoria has taken a significant step on the journey towards gender equality.

A fairer share for cash-strapped councils

Economy | 28 November 2024

Inquiry report addresses rate capping, grants, cost shifting, core services and the financial sustainability of local councils with 48 recommendations for the state government to consider.

Broad support for reform of subcontractor sector

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.

Councils await report on local government

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.

Short stay accommodation to be taxed and regulated

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.

Rate cap a big concern for councils

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.

Councils lament cost burden at Camperdown hearing

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.

Local government inquiry hearings underway

Economy | 3 July 2024

Victorian councils are in the spotlight as a cross-party inquiry investigates the adequacy of funding and service delivery.

Commercial stamp duty reform passes

Economy | 24 May 2024

A bill to reform stamp duty on commercial properties has passed parliament.

Local government funding and services scrutinised

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.

Commonwealth Games probe hampered by executive privilege

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.

Review of Government spending seeks debt target

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.

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