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In response to the Coronavirus pandemic, some local councils have introduced across-the-board rate freezes. A rate freeze is a bad idea for these reasons: Council rates are a “wealth tax”, not an income tax. Rates are calculated using property values.… Read article »
Most people won’t keep their distance. I have been in a few public places in the last few days and haven’t witnessed any discernible difference in people’s behaviour. That is why the “social distancing” policy is mostly ineffectual because: Unfortunately,… Read article »
I wear a mask whenever I come within two metres of another person. If you come within two metres of another person, you should be wearing a mask. People are infectious with the virus for four days before symptoms appear.… Read article »
The way that news is propagated to the public has changed. Before social media Before social media, important government announcements in Australia were efficiently transmitted via: two newspapers in each city; and five television channels in each city. The situation… Read article »
Links Planning document search (requires PLN reference number) Planning application search (requires PLN reference number) Flowchart I’ve put together a draft guide on the council planning process. Please don’t hold me to the complete accuracy of it. I’ve just done… Read article »
Postal voting All voters receive a ballot paper through the mail. They are required to complete the declaration and return their vote through the mail. Easier for mobility-impaired voters. Is $200K cheaper, more money can be spent in the community.… Read article »
I received this response from VicRoads regarding generally how Keep Clear markings are implemented: It should be noted that ‘Keep Clear’ markings are primarily used to minimise delays to through traffic on arterial roads caused by vehicles queuing to turn… Read article »
Affected area is: Google maps link What’s the problem? Drivers living in this area that need to travel north up Springvale Road, have to turn onto Lightwood Road or Springvale Road. But there’s no traffic lights to help with these… Read article »
Artist Kate Durham gave a speech strongly endorsing the City of Greater Dandenong’s support of asylum seekers and refugees. Speech at the opening of Home Here and Now at Walker St Gallery, Dandenong, 2 July 2015: By Kate Durham
I regularly take photos at events I attend. Where possible, I take photos from the back so that people, particularly children, are not identifiable. The photos are for my councillor social media pages including https://www.facebook.com/councillorseanoreilly. It is not always possible… Read article »