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flag Australians rate local councils highly but see them as less necessary than other governments, amid calls for clearer policy responsibility.

flag A recent Australian survey reveals a paradox: while local councils are widely rated positively, 27% view them as the least necessary government level, slightly ahead of state governments. flag Despite having far more elected officials than federal or state levels, public support for councils is mixed, with Labor voters more likely to see them as dispensable. flag Strong majorities back harmonizing laws, taxes, and regulations across states, with a $900 million federal fund supporting reforms. flag Over half support clearer policy responsibility under one government level, though few back eliminating state parliaments. flag Discontent persists over overlapping federal and state roles in health, education, and aged care.

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