The return of elected councils in Victoria – 30 years on
This week marks 30 year since the return of elected councils in Victoria – a significant win for local democracy and a testament to the VLGA’s commitment to ensuring elected councils were returned in Victoria in March 1996. The VLGA was formed in 1994, off the back of forced council amalgamations by the former Kennett State Government. VLGA CEO Kathryn Arndt said for more than 30 years the VLGA ha