By Nasik Swami: A Naracoorte Lucindale councillor has voiced strong criticism over the council’s decision to keep $8,600 in its budget for post-meeting “meals and drinks” but reject a proposal to waive burial fees for children under the age of 10. Speaking to The News, councillor Craig McGuire expressed disappointment following the council’s recent May meeting, where his motion to waive all cemetery charges for children up to 10 years old—excluding plaque expenses—was voted down. During the meeting, council CEO Kelly Westell tabled a letter received from Olivia Savvas, the member for Newland, representing the Select Committee on Stillbirth in South Australia. The committee received evidence in relation to unexpected fees grieving families faced when farewelling their babies. Ms Westell said, through the letter, the committee encouraged the council to waive fees for babies and children. “The waiving of these fees would have little cost impact on the council but […]
Burial fee debate
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