. Dear Members and Subscribers,This edition of the Council Watch newsletter addresses matters that go to the heart of transparency, financial responsibility, and public trust in local government. Decisions taken at the City of Victor Harbor’s Special Council Meeting on 5 February 2026 — particularly concerning the Draft Long Term Financial Plan and the nowContinue reading “Council Long Term Financial Plan”
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Letter to the Premier Regarding Concerns Over Community Land Revocation
COUNCIL WATCH FLEURIEU INC.Accountability with Integrity Publication Date: Monday 19 January 2026 Dear Premier and Minister, Council Watch Fleurieu Inc. writes to formally raise serious concerns regarding the governance, transparency, and sequencing of decisions associated with the proposed Victor Harbor Regional Community, Sport and Recreation Precinct on Lot 202, Armstrong Road, Victor Harbor. Following detailedContinue reading “Letter to the Premier Regarding Concerns Over Community Land Revocation”
Accountability with Integrity
Crozier Hill / Stock Road Floodplain – Governance Concerns, Public Safety, and the Need for Independent Oversight. 1. Public Safety is Paramount Flood risks associated with Crozier Hill / Stock Road are real, documented, and publicly acknowledged by Council. Residents were at one point contacted due to “risk of isolation during storm and flood events”, confirmingContinue reading “Accountability with Integrity”
Victor Harbor Horse Tram Bailout Exposes Deeper Problems
Accountability with Integrity
Victor Harbor The Price of Paradise. Now Among South Australia’s Least Affordable Regional Towns Feature Story Affordability strikes at the very heart of where people can afford to live, and the data now tell a confronting story for Victor Harbor. Recent property statistics from CoreLogic and the SA Valuer-General show the median house price in Victor Harbor has reached approximately $725 000,Continue reading “Accountability with Integrity”
Council Watch Fleurieu Inc Newsletter Feature – November 2025
The Town That Forgot the Law. In a small coastal city, not unlike Victor Harbor, there stood a proud building of steel and glass, the Council Chambers. Inside, the air was thick with ceremony and self-importance. The councillors spoke of “good governance” and “community outcomes,” while the people outside spoke of broken trust. The Local Government Act was meant to be theirContinue reading “Council Watch Fleurieu Inc Newsletter Feature – November 2025”
Drought Relief Program Raises Transparency Concerns
Council Watch Fleurieu Inc. has written to the Minister for Local Government and the Ombudsman SA requesting an investigation into the City of Victor Harbor’s refusal to release the names and amounts of recipients under the Farm Business Support Grant Program (Drought Relief). At the Special Council Meeting of 7 April 2025, Council approved theContinue reading “Drought Relief Program Raises Transparency Concerns”
COUNCIL WATCH CALLS FOR MINISTERIAL INQUIRY.
Council Watch Fleurieu Inc. has formally written to the Minister for Local Government, Hon. Joe Szakacs MP, demanding an investigation into the refusal of a local resident’s deputation on a critical public health issue by the Mayor of Victor Harbor, Dr. Moira Jenkins. Resident Mr Keith Climpson was denied the opportunity to address Council on the possible link betweenContinue reading “COUNCIL WATCH CALLS FOR MINISTERIAL INQUIRY.”
CONFIDENTIALITY OR CONCEALMENT? COUNCIL WATCH CALLS FOR TRANSPARENCY IN VICTOR HARBOR
Council Watch Fleurieu Inc. has formally written to the Minister for Local Government, the Hon. Joe Szakacs MP, calling for an inquiry into the City of Victor Harbor’s growing use of confidential sessions under Sections 90 and 90A of the Local Government Act. Chair Terry Andrews said: “The community deserves openness on decisions that commitContinue reading “CONFIDENTIALITY OR CONCEALMENT? COUNCIL WATCH CALLS FOR TRANSPARENCY IN VICTOR HARBOR”
Council Watch: Crozier Hill Floodplain – Council Still Avoiding the Hard Questions
Victor Harbor, 24 September 2025 Council Watch Fleurieu Inc. is deeply concerned by the response given by Mayor Moira Jenkins at Monday night’s City of Victor Harbor Council meeting (22 September 2025), when former Councillor Peter Charles asked why the intent of his 23 November 2020 resolution on floodplain safety has not been fully carried out. WhatContinue reading “Council Watch: Crozier Hill Floodplain – Council Still Avoiding the Hard Questions”
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