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Litigation and dispute resolution, Updates

Defamation of local government elected members and officers

Published on 14 September 2021| By Adam Watts

IntroductionIt is a common belief that defamation cases are most often commenced by high-profile public figures against mainstream media organisations for the publication of false and unsubstantiated material that serves to harm the defamed individual. The most recent...

Governance and administrative law, Updates

The future of technology in Council meetings

Published on 21 July 2021| By Jennifer Long

In the past few years, many local governments have been keen to explore new technologies to record and facilitate Council and committee meetings using video conferencing technology (such as video streaming and live streaming), to provide greater accessibility...

Compliance and enforcement, Updates

Considering due diligence, skills and knowledge under the Food Act 2008

Published on 16 June 2021| By Tim Beckett

Background While there are many offences under the Food Act 2008 (WA) (Act) which are easily detectable and identifiable, especially by reference to the requirements of the Food Standards Code (FSC), there are a number of concepts which require a more fluid...

Planning and environment, Updates

Tree canopy and deep soil area requirements in Western Australia

Published on 05 May 2021| By Peter Wittkuhn

Introduction Achieving a greener future is an organisation-wide endeavour for local governments. One new and significant tool in Western Australia is the inclusion of ‘Tree canopy and deep soil area’ provisions in the May 2019 edition of the WA R-Codes....

Governance and administrative law, Updates

A new conduct regime for local government officials

Published on 13 April 2021| By Denis McLeod

1. Introduction Through the operation of recently proclaimed sections of the Local Government Legislation Amendment Act 2019 (WA), several new sections were added to the Local Government Act 1995 (WA) (LG Act) which impact significantly on control of the conduct of...

Planning and environment, Updates

Need for Strata Company signature on Development Applications

Published on 25 February 2021| By Craig Slarke

From time to time local governments receive applications for development approval involving works on, or use of, common property in a strata scheme. Typically a local government would in those cases require the strata company to sign, or at least endorse, the...

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