Ben is joined by Leo Puglisi from 6 News and Chris Eddy from Local Government News Roundup to wrap up the Victorian council elections.
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Very informative podcast.
I would look at the Chanel 6 news website constantly to see the latest results.
VECCI’s proposal, of giving landlords 3 votes, in the City of Melbourne sets a dangerous precedent. The City of Melbourne’s voting system is already un democratic enough, as it favors businesses owners (many of whom don’t even live in the area).
I actually think that the voting system in the City of Melbourne should not be allowed. It is a shocking example of class warfare (not the type that you hear the Liberal Party talk about, or that you read about in the Herald Scum). Both major parties are happy for it to continue as they get a compliant Lord Mayor who will advocate for permit systems for protesters,
Maybe it’s time for a new Inner City Council that would consist of West Melbourne, Docklands, North Melbourne, Parkville, Carlton, and Carlton North (moved from Yarra). Kensington would go into Moonee Valley. The CBD would be in its own council. East Melbourne would go to Yarra. Yarra would lose Carlton North, and Alphington (south of Heidelberg Road) as it would be reunited with the rest of the 3078 region, in Darebin. Fisherman’s Bend would be reunited with the rest of 3207 in Port Phillip. South Bank would be under Port Phillip, and South Yarra west would go into Stonnington, as would Windsor west, and Melbourne 3004 east of St Kilda Road.
I am not sure if it worth having a council of for the CBD only. It mainly contains international students and expats so has few voters even through its population is rapidly growing.