Arguments for less pork on politicians' forks, more direct federal-council funding

Andrew Miller
Updated August 25 2022 - 7:02am, first published 7:00am
NEW MODEL: Moyne Shire mayor Ian Smith says he'd be interested in seeing more funding provided directly by the federal government to councils. Photo by Morgan Hancock.
NEW MODEL: Moyne Shire mayor Ian Smith says he'd be interested in seeing more funding provided directly by the federal government to councils. Photo by Morgan Hancock.

The head of the peak body for Victoria's rural councils says while a proposal to direct more commonwealth money to local authorities has merit, the current system appears to be working quite well.

Andrew Miller

Andrew Miller

Journalist

I'm a general reporter with Stock & Land, with a special interest in irrigation issues. I completed my cadetship, with the Age, in 1980. Over my career, I've worked for ABC radio news (Mt Isa, Qld) and at provincial and suburban newspapers.

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