Assessment by Local Government Inspectorate (LGI).

Excluded members of The Substation Inc. have raised a complaint to the Victorian Local Government Inspectorate which has completed an preliminary assessment into this matter and referred it to IBAC.

Assessment by Independent Broad-based Anti Corruption Commission (IBAC)

The Local Government Inspectorate has referred the case to the Victorian Independent Broad-based Anti Corruption Commission and has requested that an assessment of the complaint be undertaken. 

Excluded members welcome assessments by IBAC

Residents and businesses of Hobsons Bay worked tirelessly over sixteen years and contributed over $2.5 million dollars to restore the Newport Substation and create a welcoming Community Arts Centre for all to enjoy. 

This dream was stolen by alleged misconduct and breaches of legislation protecting Members rights. 

It is time that the truth be told; for the democratic principals of membership to be restored and for our community to resume its rightful place on the Committee of Management at The Substation Inc.