Category: local-government
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I support practical, affordable recycling solutions that reduce waste, protect the environment, and avoid unnecessary costs for Victorian households. I support the replacement of the one-size-fits-all 4-bin mandate with a more flexible, evidence-based approach that delivers better outcomes for residents, councils, and the environment. The Challenge The Victorian Government’s mandated 4-bin kerbside system has generated…
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Victorian councils face a growing imbalance in how local government is funded and managed. Asset-to-Population MismatchMetropolitan councils benefit from large populations concentrated within relatively small geographic areas, allowing infrastructure costs to be shared across many ratepayers. In contrast, rural and regional shires manage vast road networks and extensive public assets with a much smaller ratepayer…
Mel Yuan for Brunswick 