State government proposed spending caps have been met with opposition from LNP councillors in Brisbane, with local councillors warning yesterday a reduction in discretionary funds would directly inhibit local organisations, who often rely on councillors setting aside small amounts of money for local events.
LNP councillor for Holland Park, Krista Adams, labelled the changes to spending “diabolical” in her motion at a council meeting yesterday, causing a heated debate in the chambers.
Greens councillor Jonathan Sri, questioned councillor Adams’ claim that ratepayers would be expected to “foot the bill” for elections and says "scaremongering" debate about the proposed changes was "farcical".