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Comparison of levels of Government

16 Jul 2018

 

Total agree Federal Govt. State Govt. Local council
I find it easy to get the . . . services I need 45% 47% 55%
I feed it easy to access/receive funds from the . . . 34% 31% 27%
I feel that my voice is heard by . . . 23% 30% 36%
I feel my interests are served by . . . 30% 36% 42%
I feel I receive value for money from the taxes/rates/charges I pay to . . . 34% 34% 37%
The internet has made it easier to access . . . services 65% 62% 63%
The size of . . . workforce should be expanded to provide more services 46% 43% 40%
The size of . . . workforce should be reduced to reduce taxes/rates/charges 44% 44% 42%

Local councils were rated most highly for finding services you need (55%), having your voice heard (36%) or serving your interests (42%).

The three levels of Government were simular on most other issues – although there was slightly more support for expanding the Federal Government workforce.

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