Local government elections – City of Perth Inquiry Report
The Report of the Inquiry into the City of Perth was tabled in Parliament on 11 August 2020 and contains extension recommendations on the issues examined as part of its investigatins, including local government elections.
Voting with an impartiality interest
If a Council member has an interest affecting their impartiality in a matter before the Council, should the Council member participate and vote on the matter?
Orderly and Proper Planning – Lessons from Point Grey Development Company Pty Ltd and Shire of Murray
The WA State Administrative Tribunal on 5 November 2019 published its Reasons in the review Point Grey Development Company Pty Ltd and Shire of Murray...
Considering Applications to Keep Excess Dogs – Section 26 of the Dog Act 1976
Local governments are frequently required to consider applications to keep more than the prescribed number of permitted dogs...
Bushfire Planning Requirements for Subdivisions and Developments in Western Australia
In Western Australia, areas designated as ‘bushfire prone’ are subject to particular planning control measurements contained in Schedule 2 of the Planning and Development...
Enforcement of Bushfire Management by Requirements Local Governments
The bush fire season in Western Australia typically runs from early November through to late March every year. It is likely we will look back on the most recent bush fire season...
Contractual Issues During Covid-19 Force Majeure and Frustration
The COVID-19 global pandemic continues to significantly disrupt business operations around the world and is making some contractual obligations increasingly more difficult...
Covid-19 and Small Commercial Leases Commercial Tenancies Covid-19
The Commercial Tenancies (COVID-19 Response) Act 2020 (Act) came into effect on 24 April 2020 in response to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on certain commercial tenancies...
State Emergency Over Local Government Planning Ministers Notice
A McLeods Update on 6 April 2020 closely followed the coming into effect on 4 April of the amendments to the Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes)...
Mcleods Contact List Covid-19 Related Legal Issues
In order to assist rapid and coordinated provision of legal assistance on COVID-19-related issues, we provide the following contacts at McLeods for your convenience...