The state government rate cap affects integrity and independence of local governments, according to the City of Greater Bendigo

William Vallely
Updated September 18 2017 - 8:48pm, first published 8:40pm
NOT HAPPY: Council's CEO Craig Niemann said the state government's rate cap was bad for democracy.
NOT HAPPY: Council's CEO Craig Niemann said the state government's rate cap was bad for democracy.

The City of Greater Bendigo has given a forceful critique of the state government’s rate cap, arguing the policy undermines the independence and integrity of local democracy. 

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