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Are you getting the most out of your council assets?
It is estimated that by 2025, between 25 billion and 50 billion devices will be connected to the Internet of Things (IoT). IoT is the interconnection of devices via the internet enabling them to send … Continued
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Has your council met to consider its annual report?
Councils were required to submit their annual reports to the Minister for Local Government (Minister) by 30 September this year. They must then meet to consider their annual reports within one month from the date … Continued
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Lovers’ Walk remains open to lovers everywhere
You may recall the 2016 case of Anderson v Stonnington City Council, where the Supreme Court of Victoria held that a bluestone laneway in South Yarra, Lovers’ Walk, was a public highway at common law, and … Continued
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Establishing a panel contract? Don’t forget section 186
It is becoming increasingly common for councils to seek to establish panels for the procurement of works, goods and services over a contract term. These panel arrangements typically involve: the council seeking tenders from potential … Continued
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A whole of Victorian State Government approach to cyber security
The Victorian Government has launched Victoria’s cyber security strategy with the vision of ensuring “secure and resilient Government information, services and infrastructure”. The strategy has a clear focus on building cyber resilience at the Victorian … Continued
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New candidate questionnaire forms – a sign of things to come?
The Local Government (Electoral) Regulations 2016 have just been amended to make specific provision for the forthcoming City of Greater Geelong election. The amendments create a new form of questionnaire for candidates contesting that council’s … Continued
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FOI changes about to commence
Significant changes to the Victorian Freedom of Information Act 1982 are about to take effect that have implications for councils. The changes include: New Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner, comprising the Information Commissioner, the … Continued
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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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