Michael Gorey

I’ve published an article by Linette Treasure, of Buchan, in the Alpine Community Forum regarding process implications in local government.

This will interest everyone who’s concerned about the loss of democracy in Victorian councils since the so-called Kennett reforms and subsequent changes by the Labor Government.

The only true democracy in local government now occurs every four years at the ballot box. The scrutiny, checks and balances that used to exist have been removed.

Linette is an East Gippsland Shire Councillor and a past president of Ratepayers Victoria. Her experience gives her a unique insight and the authority to comment.

These articles might be of interest:

• Council Code of Governance
• Local government taxation
• Alpine electoral review