The Age · Politics / Victoria

The secret intimidation tactics councils use to deny compensation claims

· By Rachael Dexter
Story summary

Melbourne councils are using private contractors to bully residents out of legitimate compensation for property damage and injuries from council negligence, with some firms boasting of paying out as little as 8 per cent of claims.

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