[Whitsun]

When we came to Australia in 1950, people would buy a block of land, build a garage and live in that until they built their house. That was in the Sydney suburbs. It didn’t look to good for a while but eventually we ended up with the suburbs we had. At least families had somewhere affordable to live.

 

[gamiry]

When we came to Australia in 1950, people would buy a block of land, build a garage and live in that until they built their house. That was in the Sydney suburbs. It didn’t look to good for a while but eventually we ended up with the suburbs we had. At least families had somewhere affordable to live.

I certainly remember when you could do that type of thing now we seem to need 3 types of government to tell us how to even breathe. What the hell are local councils for besides ripping people off, ignoring the needs of people like Blundaberg does and only do things THEY think makes them look good. I wish we could get rid of at least Local Councils. They are a waste of space and do absolutely nothing for the folk in each town.

 

[PattiB]

I think that it’s time Councils updated their laws to make it easier for people to live in tiny houses. Surely it’s much better than having people sleeping in the streets, or in tents. I can’t understand why more is not being done to help people, who are trying to help themselves. As long as the house has running water, connections to sewage or a system to dispose of waste water etc, I fail to see what the problem is. We could have a whole new industry of firms constructing tiny houses as well as pre-fab homes. There are a few places in northern Tassie doing this already & their houses look good.
Its time for councils to do something useful.

 

[gordon1940]

In WA 50,s and 60,s the Garage build to live in while building was acceptable. Local Council would ensure Water and Electricity connection with Health overviewing correct Septic tank installation. As long as Home construction progressed, all was A OK. We needed European immigration and skills. It worked.

 

[Iggydi]

There are so many homeless people around and the councils and governments have these bloody ridiculous laws when people are trying to find affordable accomodation. I understand that councils don't want to have places that can become an eyesore but unless there is more affordable housing being built for the people that can't afford $700+ a week, they should find a solution instead of fining people that are taking the stress off of them

 

[Dynomite]

When we came to Australia in 1950, people would buy a block of land, build a garage and live in that until they built their house. That was in the Sydney suburbs. It didn’t look to good for a while but eventually we ended up with the suburbs we had. At least families had somewhere affordable to live.

Good point.

 

[Cheezil]

Law should be chasing actual real criminals & doing something about them, not imposing such ridiculously massive fines for some poor potentially homeless people, this is disgraceful! What a mess this country is in!

 

[waggadragon1]

Bloody councils get the hell out of people's lives they are not hurting anyone

 

[Kevin. A]

I think that someone in the council has had their feathers ruffled and are taking their frustrations out on the couple. The council has little to gain by prosecuting them or any other couple with the current housing crisis. One would think that common sense would prevail but no with some councils.

 

[gamiry]

I think that it’s time Councils updated their laws to make it easier for people to live in tiny houses. Surely it’s much better than having people sleeping in the streets, or in tents. I can’t understand why more is not being done to help people, who are trying to help themselves. As long as the house has running water, connections to sewage or a system to dispose of waste water etc, I fail to see what the problem is. We could have a whole new industry of firms constructing tiny houses as well as pre-fab homes. There are a few places in northern Tassie doing this already & their houses look good.
Its time for councils to do something useful.

what you say is common sense and we all know how rare common sense is. You won't find it in any Council office nor will you find it in most Pollies Offices. I've been doing things to help the people of this town like install footpaths but unless you are up someone's bum you just won't get anything done. Hence I call it Blundaberg because it's one blunder after another.

 

[gamiry]

There are so many homeless people around and the councils and governments have these bloody ridiculous laws when people are trying to find affordable accomodation. I understand that councils don't want to have places that can become an eyesore but unless there is more affordable housing being built for the people that can't afford $700+ a week, they should find a solution instead of fining people that are taking the stress off of them

The Councils are so stupid they hit the "illegal parkers" for being in parks or the side of the road EVEN THOUGH THEY KNOW THE PERSON HAS NO MONEY.

 

[gordon1940]

The Councils are so stupid they hit the "illegal parkers" for being in parks or the side of the road EVEN THOUGH THEY KNOW THE PERSON HAS NO MONEY.

Why are the Councils stupid? Just don’t park there. As an afterthought, how do they know that they have no money?

 

[kdzimm]

I have dealt with a few councils over time. You come across the very occasional person employed there who has some common sense, but the rest appear to be university failures who no one else will employ. I have had arguments with one council who said they would charge me if I didn't move a fence. It took a long time for them to accept the fence was a foot onto MY LAND and not on theirs. I also put a barrier on the corner of the property where a lane way and road intersected. I was told to remove that as well. It was purposely made rounded and put a meter onto my land to make it easier for cars and trucks to turn at that intersection. Hoping Josh and Manu win their battle.

 

[gamiry]

Why are the Councils stupid? Just don’t park there. As an afterthought, how do they know that they have no money?

Are you serious? They wouldn't have their families living in local parks or beside the road. Obviously Gordon you haven't lived the hard side of life.

 

[gamiry]

I have dealt with a few councils over time. You come across the very occasional person employed there who has some common sense, but the rest appear to be university failures who no one else will employ. I have had arguments with one council who said they would charge me if I didn't move a fence. It took a long time for them to accept the fence was a foot onto MY LAND and not on theirs. I also put a barrier on the corner of the property where a lane way and road intersected. I was told to remove that as well. It was purposely made rounded and put a meter onto my land to make it easier for cars and trucks to turn at that intersection. Hoping Josh and Manu win their battle.

well done you. Obviously Gordon hasn't learned about these people who go to Uni and think they know everything.
I have the same thing if I talk about nursing. When I'm asked "what the hell do you know" I tell them I was probably nursing before their parents were born and I've kept up with the latest in medicine.

 

[Leenie]

Once upon a time,you had your house plans drawn up ,lodged them with Council and after a few weeks got the go ahead to build, now they have you running around in circles with all the bloody Red tape B/S etc when you could have had your home built.