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Commonwealth funding changes threaten Federation Council stability

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What happened

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The NSW Local Government Grants Commission proposed changes to how federal funding is distributed to councils, which would result in Federation Council losing $2.16 million. Federation Council, along with Greater Hume and Lockhart Shire, formally objected to the plan. The changes would allow Albury and Wagga to receive a greater share of grants.

From bordermail.com.au

Why it matters

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To cover the net loss of $2.16 million, Federation Council warned it would require an immediate 16 per cent special rate variation. This proposal is considered entirely unviable, especially since the council has already implemented a cumulative 69 per cent total rate increase over the last four years.

From bordermail.com.au

Who's involved

  • Federation CouncilLocal government area whose stability is threatened by funding changes from the Commonwealth.
  • CommonwealthThe source of the federal funding changes impacting the Federation Council.
  • Cheryl CookMayor of Federation Council.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Federation CouncilSpeculative

    Federation Council might require a massive rate increase to cover the net loss of $2.16 million in federal funding.

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