But not all councils could afford this or agreed with the rates freeze, with some mayors saying they felt forced into doing so."To all councils [the freeze] is probably a big issue, a big burden. To us, it's just off the planet," Mayor Annie Revie said.
On paper, councils are asset-rich — they own parks, roads and buildings — but few of them can be sold or, as Derwent Valley Mayor Ben Shaw put it, "you can't sell a footpath". "We're around about the $1 million mark [in leave entitlements] on our books, which is a real concern. We need to have that cash available plus we need to have operation cash as well," he said."If it all comes in and all our rates come in, we'll be fine," he said.
Hobart City Council has estimated that by the end of the financial year it will be down $10 million in revenue and next financial year, the worst case scenario will see it down $22 million.
We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Tasmanian Premier won't set date to lift coronavirus border measures - ABC NewsTasmania's Premier says id would not be sensible to set a date for when the state's borders can reopen for interstate travel, and that it depends on the coronavirus situation in the rest of the country. So he really wants to destroy the economy in that beautiful state! Hey - is there any chance you may see your way clear to stop booking unapologetic, gratuitous, gaslighting, serial racist AndrewLamingMP for television appearances? Thanks so much. 👍 auspol All cruise ships should be banned These fking tourists are like European carp,cane toads and crown of thorns starfish,they are just fking up our great Tasmanian environment.
Source: abcnews - 🏆 5. / 83 Read more »
ACT public schools begin phased reopening of classrooms, as coronavirus restrictions lifted - ABC NewsCanberra's public schools will begin a staggered return to on-campus learning today, in what may come as big relief for some families.
Source: abcnews - 🏆 5. / 83 Read more »
China denies Australian minister's request to talk about barley amid coronavirus investigation tension - ABC NewsThe Federal Agriculture Minister confirms he's been unable to speak with his Chinese counterpart on the eve of an expected tariff being formally imposed on Australian barley. A time comes when they come running around Australia and the rest of the world! Hair washing day? Chinese people have small willys
Source: abcnews - 🏆 5. / 83 Read more »
The coronavirus economic crisis has hit different sectors of business in very different ways - ABC NewsBaking supplies have enjoyed a resurgence during the shutdown, but tourist attractions and the building industry are bracing for a year of financial pain as WA emerges from the shutdown. In a few months after all the cakes and bread have been consumed, it will be good to own a diet company Why does the keep saying there is worse to come. Bloody scare mongering CoronaVirusUpdate coronavirusaustralia coronavirusaus auspol2020
Source: abcnews - 🏆 5. / 83 Read more »
Coronavirus has changed Australia's public service for the better, commissioner says - ABC NewsWhen the country went into lockdown over the COVID-19 crisis, more than half of the Australian Public Service began working from home — and some believe it's a change that's here to stay. America is being run from an iphone in a WC I remember when it was run from the pub. It should be a legal requirement to allow staff to work from home where possible- flexible family friendly business practices.
Source: abcnews - 🏆 5. / 83 Read more »
Rockhampton aged care residents evacuated after nurse tests positive to coronavirus - ABC NewsMore than 30 residents of a government-run aged care home are transferred to private hospitals as 193 people undergo rapid testing at the facility in Rockhampton. LyndsayFarlow Good! Hope they all get through this trauma. Little late for that. Who allowed the staff member to work whilst awaiting tests results ? Plenty of people need to be held to account for what is going to happen Good move .. especially given the absolute disaster at a Sydney aged care facility recently where 16 or more people died
Source: abcnews - 🏆 5. / 83 Read more »