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Comparison of levels of Government
Total agree | Federal Govt. | State Govt. | Local council |
I find it easy to get the . . . services I need | 45% | 47% | 55% |
I feed it easy to access/receive funds from the . . . | 34% | 31% | 27% |
I feel that my voice is heard by . . . | 23% | 30% | 36% |
I feel my interests are served by . . . | 30% | 36% | 42% |
I feel I receive value for money from the taxes/rates/charges I pay to . . . | 34% | 34% | 37% |
The internet has made it easier to access . . . services | 65% | 62% | 63% |
The size of . . . workforce should be expanded to provide more services | 46% | 43% | 40% |
The size of . . . workforce should be reduced to reduce taxes/rates/charges | 44% | 44% | 42% |
Local councils were rated most highly for finding services you need (55%), having your voice heard (36%) or serving your interests (42%).
The three levels of Government were simular on most other issues – although there was slightly more support for expanding the Federal Government workforce.

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