Member for Swan Hill, Peter Walsh, has lashed the Brumby government for its response to the requests for reduction of community club’s Liquor Licensing Fees.
“The Brumby Government has once again shown its contempt for small community groups in its responses to clubs license fee reduction requests,” Mr Walsh said.
“After much pressure the Government finally agreed to allow clubs, organisations and businesses to submit claims based on financial hardship.
“The time frame and requirements for these claims was short and, for many, quite demanding, but nevertheless many groups submitted these requests in good faith.
“Now the so-called generosity of the Brumby Government is being shown up with its response to these requests.
“One small, Mallee bowling club in my electorate who were hit with a 300% initial fee increase have now been advised that their increase has been reduced by $97. This now means that their increase is just over 200%.
“Another small bowling club whose fee skyrocketed to $795 have been informed their new fee is only $600. Once again an increase of more than 220% on their original fee.
“The arrogance and lack of concern for the survival of these volunteer sporting groups being shown by the Brumby Government is contemptible.
“The Coalition is determined to continue harassing the Brumby Government over its blatant money raising exercise and I urge everyone to sign one of the petitions circulating the community condemning the Government for its actions.
“I have copies of the petition in my office or I can send them out to any groups who would like one,” Mr Walsh said.
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