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Keeping Victorian councils open, accountable and listening.
Council Watch Victoria is a community-run, not-for-profit organisation helping ratepayers and residents understand, question and improve the decisions their local councils make.
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What we stand for
Good local government is everyone’s business
Councils manage local roads, rates, planning, parks and community services. We believe every resident deserves a clear view of how those decisions are made.
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Transparency
We encourage open meetings, clear reporting and easy access to council information.
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Accountability
We ask the right questions about spending, rates and decision-making on behalf of the community.
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Community Voice
We help residents be heard, from local issues right through to statewide reform.
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