Council Raises Concerns Over Federal Funding Withdrawal and Future Grants
What happened
A council representative met with Infrastructure Minister Catherine King regarding ongoing funding issues between regional communities and the government. The representative noted concerns over the withdrawal of National Water Grid funding for the Upper Hunter region, despite the Minister being informed of the need. The discussion also centered on the push to increase federal financial assistance grants from 0.5 per cent to one per cent of Commonwealth taxation revenue, which could deliver $3.5 billion nationally.
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Why it matters
The issues concern the long-term viability of essential services, including roads and water/sewer maintenance, which rely on consistent government funding. The council stated that if the government does not assist in renewing these services, the users will bear the full cost.
A government has set funding parameters and provided payments to local councils based on dwelling consent values.
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Who's involved
- Catherine KingInfrastructure Minister involved in discussions regarding funding pledges and withdrawals.
- governmentThe governing body responsible for setting funding parameters and providing payments to local councils.
How it developed
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The entities involved
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Catherine King
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