Should Moira Shire take over Yarrawonga Mulwala Tourism?
Comment below President of Yarrawonga Mulwala Tourism John Charles said revenue from bookings could be anywhere from $15,000 to $50,000 and would not be equivalent to rent for the property, which he has been advised would be in excess of $65,000. “They’re saying ‘we’ll pay the staff, so we want it for free and you’ll have no say at all’,” Dr Charles said. Yarrawonga Mulwala Tourism’s board is concerned it will not have a say on who would be employed or what duties they would perform if the shire took over their employment. Moira Shire chief executive Gary Arnold said it was an “advantageous” arrangement for Yarrawonga Mulwala Tourism and in return for the commissions and paying their staff, it was “only fair and reasonable they would offer us the opportunity to work at their desks and use their computers”. After July 1, Yarrawonga Mulwala Tourism will no longer receive funding from Moira Shire, which last year provided 25 per cent of its gross income. “The threat is if we don’t agree w
