Ms McCARTHY - 2008-05-07
Can you please inform the House how the budget invests in the future of local government?
ANSWER
Madam Speaker, I thank the member for Arnhem for her question. This government is committed to improving local government, as we see it as a very significant area within the Territory. We see the changes within local government as an investment in the future of Territorians. What does Budget 2008-09 do for local government? This government has invested an extra $5m into these new shires as one-off transitional costs for the first year. This brings the total investment for local government reform to $27m.
In these reforms, getting local government right is critically important for the future of the Territory. We see it as an investment in the future of the Territory and the lives of Territorians. Getting this right will improve the lifestyle and the work life out bush, and the ability for families there to raise their children.
Local government is truly moving ahead. The modernisation of local government, bringing it into a contemporary world with legislation and structures, will certainly put it in good stead for future years. These new, stronger councils will also lead regional development, and this will lead to improving conditions out bush and helping fix the bush. This Henderson government is truly delivering for Territory families by investing in the future with this new system of local government.
ANSWER
Madam Speaker, I thank the member for Arnhem for her question. This government is committed to improving local government, as we see it as a very significant area within the Territory. We see the changes within local government as an investment in the future of Territorians. What does Budget 2008-09 do for local government? This government has invested an extra $5m into these new shires as one-off transitional costs for the first year. This brings the total investment for local government reform to $27m.
In these reforms, getting local government right is critically important for the future of the Territory. We see it as an investment in the future of the Territory and the lives of Territorians. Getting this right will improve the lifestyle and the work life out bush, and the ability for families there to raise their children.
Local government is truly moving ahead. The modernisation of local government, bringing it into a contemporary world with legislation and structures, will certainly put it in good stead for future years. These new, stronger councils will also lead regional development, and this will lead to improving conditions out bush and helping fix the bush. This Henderson government is truly delivering for Territory families by investing in the future with this new system of local government.
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