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Council is committed to openness and accountability. In line with legislative requirements, we publish information about controlled entities and their audited financial statements. A controlled entity is one where a local government can influence financial and operational policies. For the year ended 30 June 2025 , Central Highlands Regional Council had one controlled entity: Central Highlands Development Corporation Limited (CHDC) . CHDC is the region’s economic and tourism development agency, delivering programs, events, industry initiatives, and promotional activities that drive growth across the Central Highlands. It is classified as a controlled entity due to council’s representation on its board and ability to guide strategic direction. Under section 213B of the Local Government Regulation 2012 , when a controlled entity’s financial statements are audited under the Auditor-General Act 2009 , council must: