Hills Shire Council's self-approved pay boost raises eyebrows

Sky News host Caleb Bond says local councils, often operating with 'Utopia and Yes Minister' as their instruction manuals, are enjoying hefty self-awarded pay rises in spite of their substandard services and the ongoing economic climate. Notably, the Hills Shire Council in Sydney has approved generous increases for both councillors and the mayor, leaving one to question the fairness of the system.