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”
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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.”
Of vital importance to all Victor Harbor residents!
Dear Website readers – below is an email sent to the Minister for Local Government so that hopefully he will take some action. The new CEO contract initially was being kept in confidence (secrecy may be a more appropriate word). Documents were only released after inquiries were made by Council Watch. We feel it demonstrates the lackContinue reading “Of vital importance to all Victor Harbor residents!”
Minister’s Submission – Objection of Revocation of Community Land at Armstrong Road, Victor Harbor
Please see the attached Ministers Submission – Objection of Revocation of Community Land at Armstrong Road, Victor Harbor – July 2025
Dictatorship or Democracy
This is the full letter that was part- printed in the Fleurieu Sun last week Regarding your page 3 story last week, our Mayor seems to forget that we live in a free country with the right to voice our concerns regarding any Government or Council decisions, so long as it’s lawful!. there is a lot of localContinue reading “Dictatorship or Democracy “
Measure twice and cut once to reduce rates
At the March 2025 Council Meeting, Elected Members voted to support Director Rokicinski’s 17-page Proposal to significantly increase funding for the Corporate Systems Replacement Project (CSRP); raising it to a $8.8m, 8 year project expected to be finished in 2028. If past implementation performance is any guide, the Project will likely cost at least $10m.Continue reading “Measure twice and cut once to reduce rates”
To: CEO Victoria MacKirdy, Mayor Moira Jenkins, Members of Victor Harbor Council, and Members of the Public
I write today as both a concerned member of the public and a recipient of a “Defamation Concerns Notice” issued by an interstate law firm. This notice appears to be part of an ongoing attempt to stifle free speech through the use of litigation. While I have no issue with an individual potentially pursuing legal action against me forContinue reading “To: CEO Victoria MacKirdy, Mayor Moira Jenkins, Members of Victor Harbor Council, and Members of the Public”
Chairman’s remarks
I have received a letter from an interstate legal firm instructing me to withdraw the remarks I made in a newsletter which was sent to the members and associates of COUNCIL WATCH inc. This letter is what I consider a SLAPP (ie Strategic Litigation Against Public Participation) and in my opinion is a blatant attempt to interfere with my right to Public Participation. The Administration ofContinue reading “Chairman’s remarks “
Empowering Victor Harbor: Accountability in Action
At Council Watch Victor Harbor, we believe in the transformative power of transparency and accountability in local government. Our latest efforts have been dedicated to ensuring that our elected officials are held to the highest standards and that every resident’s voice is heard and respected. Recent Achievements Unveiling the Truth In our ongoing commitment toContinue reading “Empowering Victor Harbor: Accountability in Action”
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