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Ararat Commission of Inquiry Report tabled in Parliament
In a Report tabled in the Victorian Parliament on 9 August 2017, the Commission of Inquiry into the Ararat Rural City Council has found that the Council failed to act in the interest of the … Continued
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Sydney’s ‘tent city’ set to go as new legislation is passed
On Wednesday the Sydney Public Reserves (Public Safety) Bill 2017 (Bill), which was introduced into the NSW Parliament only the day before, passed through both houses of the NSW Parliament without amendment. It is anticipated … Continued
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Following the right road
A decision handed down by the Victorian Supreme Court on 27 July – Pulitano Pastoral Pty Ltd v Mansfield Shire Council – highlights the critical importance of adopting the right procedure when making a decision … Continued
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Technology (N)One for Brisbane City Council
If you follow local government technology contracting you will have noticed the ongoing war of words between the Lord Mayor of Brisbane City Council (BCC), Councillor Graham Quirk and the Executive Chairman of Technology One … Continued
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NSW Cabinet to reconsider stripping councils of DA approval powers
The NSW Government has again raised the prospect of stripping councils of their powers to determine individual planning applications. Instead, independent panels would be established to assess and determine such matters. Councils would retain responsibility … Continued
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Historical polluters of land liable for clean up costs
The long awaited decision of the Victorian Court of Appeal in Yarra City Council vs MFESB was handed down yesterday on 26 July 2017. The Court of Appeal has confirmed that the liability of polluters of land under the … Continued
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The price of recycling laws
The State Government is launching an investigation into the recent blaze at the SKM Recycling Plant in Coolaroo. The investigation will be a joint undertaking between the EPA, the MFB, the CFA and Emergency Management … Continued
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A complicated affair: the importance of guarding against data breaches
It is reported that the owner of the Ashley Madison adultery website has agreed to pay A$14.3 million to settle a US class action bought by 37 million users whose personal details were exposed in … Continued
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Fair Work Commission rules on casual employees
The Fair Work Commission has ruled that casual employees will have a right to ask to be converted to permanent employment after 12 months of working regular, casual hours. The ACTU lead the charge on … Continued
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Minister appoints Commission of Inquiry into Ararat’s rating strategy and administrative capacity
The Andrews Government has appointed a Commission of Inquiry to consider the efficiency and effectiveness of the Rural Shire of Ararat’s rating strategy and the Council’s administrative capacity. The Government’s intervention, on 23 June, followed … Continued
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