Labor backtracks to reinstate planning squads
In a bid to speed up housing and planning approvals in country Victoria, more building surveyors will be deployed across five regional councils in a recently announced pilot program. This…
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Bill Reading: Local Government Amendment (Governance and Integrity) Bill 2024
TRANSCRIPT: I rise this evening to speak on the Local Government Amendment (Governance and Integrity) Bill 2024 to a captivated audience. It is a bill that will benefit greatly from…
Local government inquiry underway
A Parliamentary inquiry into local government funding and services is now underway, with hearings set to be held in the coming weeks. The Committee will investigate local government funding and…
Local government cost inquiry launched
A Parliamentary inquiry into local government funding and services has kicked off this week, with residents and local councils encouraged to make submissions. Nationals Member for Euroa Annabelle Cleeland said…
Letter to the editor – Still fighting for school crossing supervisors
I am continuing to advocate for the long-term funding of school crossing supervisors across our region, including those within the Strathbogie Shire and in Heathcote. Funding disputes between our councils…
Represent your community ahead of council elections
Nationals Member for Euroa Annabelle Cleeland is encouraging Strathbogie Shire residents to throw their hat in the ring and represent their community ahead of council elections later this year. Elections…
Statement on Strathbogie Shire Council
This decision, albeit delayed, is a step in the right direction towards ensuring residents of the Strathbogie Shire are governed effectively and with their best interests in mind. The ongoing…
Parliamentary inquiry into local government secured by The Nationals
The Nationals have secured a parliamentary inquiry into local government funding and service delivery. This inquiry was endorsed by the parliament in the face of strong opposition from the Andrews…