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Australians rate local councils highly but see them as less necessary than other governments, amid calls for clearer policy responsibility.
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.
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.
Strong majorities back harmonizing laws, taxes, and regulations across states, with a $900 million federal fund supporting reforms.
Over half support clearer policy responsibility under one government level, though few back eliminating state parliaments.
Discontent persists over overlapping federal and state roles in health, education, and aged care.
Los australianos valoran mucho a los consejos locales, pero los consideran menos necesarios que otros gobiernos, en medio de los llamamientos a una responsabilidad política más clara.