Internet referendum for deciding Sydney project funding
A letter sent to residents from the MP (October 2009) says that residents without Internet access can request a paper voting sheet. However, that information is not on the web site (some residents may have Internet access, but not want to use it to vote).
Also it is not clear why criteria different to state elections have been used for selecting voters. The "register to vote" instructions state that the voter must "... live within the boundaries of the Balmain electorate ...". As a result some citizens who are eligible to vote in state elections in Balmain may have been disenfranchised in this referendum.
In addition the referendum details are on a commercially registered web site ("verityfirth.com.au" registered to "ServEssence Pty. Ltd."). Given that NSW has a history of corrupt practices involving the administration of funds at the local level, it would be prudent for this process to be conducted by the NSW or Australian Electoral Commission and all details to be on a ".gov.au" web site.
Ashfield Municipal Council
Refurbishment of the Haberfield Centre.
Balmain rowing club
Restoration and facility upgrade at Balmain Rowing Club.
Balmain Sailing Club
Refurbishment and upgrade of ladies toilet and bathroom facilities of Balmain Sailing Club.
Birchgrove park support group
The construction of a community cafe/meeting space at Birchgrove Park.
glebe rowing club
Addition of Glebe Rowing Club deck and pontoon construction.
hunter baillie memorial presbyterian church
Upgrade and fix of the hall lighting.
italian forum cultural centre
The Italian forum cultural centre fitout, at Leichhardt.
KU Laurel tree house child care centre
A heating and cooling system is required for the childcare centre.
Leichhardt municipal council
Community playground refurbishment program.
Leichhardt wanderers rugby league football and cricket club
Upgrade to the Leichhardt Wanderers Sporting Club.
Little Nicholson Street Playcentre
The playcentre community infrastructure improvements, at Balmain East
NSW Catholic lawn tennis assoc
Renovation and refurbishment of the main clubhouse.
Orange Grove Public School P & C Assoc.
The outdoor playground equipment installation and playground landscaping, Lilyfield.
Police & Community Youth Clubs NSW Ltd
The Glebe PCYC - funding for exterior works of club facility, Glebe
Radio for Print Handicapped of NSW Co-Op Ltd
New air conditioning system for studios, Glebe
Rozelle Neighbourhood Centre Inc
The electrical secure upgrade, Rozelle.
Scout Association of Australia (NSW)
1st Leichhardt Scout Group, the refurbishment of the front entry of the Scout Hall, Leichhardt.
Scout Association of Australia (NSW)
1st Leichhardt Scout Group, the renovation of the rear yard of the Scout Hall, Leichhardt.
Scout Association of Australia (NSW)
South Metro Region 1st Glebe Scout Hall (Property Ref 382), the building repairs Scout Hall, Forest Lodge.
St Columbas Parish
The refurbishment of St Columba church hall, Leichhardt.
St Thomas Rozelle Child Care Centre
Upgrade of the staff room and storage shed.
St Thomas Rozelle Child Care Centre
Upgrade to the playground safety, Rozelle.
Styles Street Children`s Community Long Day Care Centre
The replacement of roof and associated oparapet cappings and flashings, Leichardt.
sydney community college
Renovation of the community hall at Rozelle.
The Trustees of the Society of St Vincent de Paul (NSW)
The Refurbishment of Hostel into Outreach for Single Older Women.
Toxteth kindegarten inc
The installation of eco-friendly ventilation at the childcare centre in Annandale.
Labels: Government 2.0 Taskforce, Local Government, NSW