Michael Taliangis

2014 candidate for City of Mitcham.
Heritage survey responses.

1. What do you think Council's role is in protecting and conserving heritage?
   amongst other things Councils being a repository of the history associated therewith and ensure that access is available to all records .To the extent required in the public interest engage in fact finding via surveys polls etc and help others do work of listing properties / .items . My personal opinion is that where private properties are listed and protected in cases where owners object Councils should subsidise and assist in retaining and maintaining such properties through waiving rates and other means.

2. What measures and incentives do you support to protect and conserve local heritage?
   see above

3. What is the most important heritage protection issue in your local government area?
   I have not addressed my mind to this matter at the moment but would consider any representations

4. What policies and programs will you advocate to protect and conserve heritage in your local area?
   See answer to Q5

5. Do you support local Councils retaining development approval powers for projects over $3m in value?
   I am of opinion that councils should have ultimate approval powers because they are less likely to be under politically motivated decisions

6. Do you have any other thoughts about the protection of heritage in your Council area?
   not at this time