General News
27 May, 2026
Council adopts key policies
At the May 6 Council Meeting, the Hindmarsh Shire Council adopted three policies and endorsed three for public consultation.
Policies that were adopted are as follows:
• The Public Interest Disclosure Policy, which outlines how Council will handle reports of wrongdoing.
• The Fraud Prevention Policy and Plan, which details how fraud will be prevented, detected and responded to within Hindmarsh Shire Council.
• The Procurement Policy, which outlines the measures which must be taken in procuring goods and services to ensure a fair and transparent process is undertaken.
To view these adopted policies, you can read them on Council’s website at www.hindmarsh.vic.gov.au/policies.
HAVE YOUR SAY
The draft policies that Council is seeking public feedback on are as follows:
• The Grants Administration Policy, a new policy that outlines how Council grants will be administered in terms of oversight, transparency, and community benefit.
• The Hardship and Financial Hardship Policy, which now addresses both financial hardship and hardship arising from other personal circumstances. It provides a framework for managing payments, ensuring options offered are proportionate, consistent and clearly communicated.
• The Native Vegetation on Rateable Land Policy, which outlines the rebates available to properties with existing arrangements with Council through Landcare Management Agreements or Conversation Covenants.
To view these draft policies and to provide your feedback, visit the Have Your Say Hindmarsh website at www.haveyoursay.hindmarsh.vic.gov.au
Submissions close 11:59pm on Thursday, May 28.
For more information, please contact Corporate and Community Services director, Petra Croot, on 03 5391 4444, or email info@hindmarsh.vic.gov.au.