Thursday, 23 March 2023

Petitions

Whitehorse City Council

Georgie CROZIER (Southern Metropolitan) presented, on behalf of Matthew Bach, a petition bearing 3815 signatures:

The Petition of certain citizens of the State of Victoria draws to the attention of the Legislative Council that the Whitehorse City Council, in a closed to public session, decided to cease the provision of aged care at home services after June 2023.

This action has been done in contravention of the transparency and community engagement provisions of the Local Government Act 2020. Furthermore, there is broad opposition to the substance of the decision within the Whitehorse City community.

The petitioners therefore request that the Legislative Council call on the Minister for Local Government to request the Whitehorse City Council to review its decision to cease aged care at home services, consult widely with the community and conduct deliberations at an open session of the Council in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Act 2020.