Local government operators of landfill sites are affected by a recent decision of the Supreme Court of Western Australia in Eclipse Resources Pty Ltd v The State of Western Australia [No.4] [2016] WASC 62, which confirmed that a statutory levy on ‘waste’ deposited at...

Surveillance technology has become increasingly sophisticated and affordable, altering how we record our day-to-day lives. In particular, smart phones and tablets are able to record conversations conveniently, inconspicuously and reliably, tempting people to covertly...

Many local governments own residential housing complexes which are leased to elderly residents at a reduced rent.  However, it is all too common for local governments to not be aware of, and fail to apply, the legislative requirements in respect of such housing...