Trudi Firth, Author at McLeods Lawyers

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Local Governments and Private Rights of Way

Published on 27 May 2025| By Trudi Firth

Many local governments have within their districts privately owned rights of way (ROW), often registered in the name of deceased estates. These private rights of way are often in disrepair, and local governments are requested by residents to take action....

Governance and administrative law, Updates

Unfair contract regime and its impact on local government contracts

Published on 27 May 2024| By Trudi Firth

Changes to the law on unfair contact terms (UCT) came into effect on 9 November 2023. The changes broaden the scope of the UCT regime, and introduce significant pecuniary penalties on anyone who proposes, applies or relies on an ‘unfair term’. Prior to entering into...

Property and development, Updates

Wider powers to revoke local government management orders in Western Australia

Published on 13 December 2023| By Trudi Firth

In Western Australia a significant portion of public land managed by local governments is managed pursuant to management orders granted under section 46 of the Land Administration Act 1997 (LAA), which vests care, control and management of the land in the local...

Property and development, Updates

Statutory Review of the Commercial Tenancy (Retail Shops) Agreements Act 1985 (WA)

Published on 12 December 2022| By Trudi Firth

The Commercial Tenancy (Retail Shops) Agreement Act 1985 (WA) (CT Act) is currently under review. The State has issued a consultation paper, and the closing period for submissions has recently closed. The consultation paper highlights that the WA State Government is...

Governance and administrative law

New laws to affect Incorporated Associations

Published on 18 March 2016| By Trudi Firth

Introduction As local governments deal with incorporated associations, such as sport and recreation clubs, societies and community groups, on a frequent basis it is important for local governments to keep abreast of changes to the laws governing incorporated...

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Local Governments and Private Rights of Way

Unfair contract regime and its impact on local government contracts

Wider powers to revoke local government management orders in Western Australia

Statutory Review of the Commercial Tenancy (Retail Shops) Agreements Act 1985 (WA)

New laws to affect Incorporated Associations

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