Following the 2012 council elections the Victorian Local Governance Association (VLGA) has released a discussion paper and an online survey.
The survey can be accessed via: http://surveys.infoxchange.net.au/s?s=2661
Discussion paper is available from: http://www.vlga.org.au/site/DefaultSite/filesystem/documents/Elections/2013/2013%20VLGA%20Issues%20Paper%20-%20Improving%20local%20government%20elections%20FINAL.pdf
Comments on developer contributions to candidates are featured at: http://www.vlga.org.au/Resources/Library/Vic_councils_probe_developer_donations_and_bad_candidate_co.aspx
Glen Eira Debates 
June 26, 2013 at 6:47 PM
I don’t see how it will be possible to establish a level playing field unless the legislation itself is tightened dramatically. The investigations carried out by the inspectorate were worthless of course despite the increasing number of complaints. Those with money, or with backing will always be favoured.
June 26, 2013 at 8:47 PM
Was it really just luck that the gang members or their supporters drew positions on the ballot papers in such favourable positions??
July 1, 2013 at 2:27 PM
ALP insider tells me that Lobo and Magee are going hammer and tong for the Mayoralty for 2014. Lobo has the support off the greens plus Delahunty. They fear Magee will join the gang. Happy days in Clown Hall.