As the technology and capability of drones (otherwise known as ‘Remotely Piloted Aircrafts’ (RPAs)) is rapidly increasing, so is the popularity and scope of use of this technology, not just by individuals but by private businesses and public bodies. A number of law...

At a wedding, the groom’s parents give the bride a necklace worth $250. The bride happens to be a Council member of a local government. Under the current gift disclosure laws applying to Council members in this State – the bride must make a written disclosure to the...

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...

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...

The issue: proposed recording of council meetings In Western Australia there has been a long running debate on the question of whether Council meetings should be streamed live online, with the recordings being made available to electors by uploading to the local...