An appalling undermining of public messaging

This week on the  Governance Update, Steve Cooper and Chris Eddy discuss the local government news of the week, including Councils under the pump trying to keep on top of long grass; a mayor ambushed on live television; the Moira Commission of Inquiry appointed; news on councillor resignations and mayoral elections; councils making challenging decisions, and much more.The Governance Update is brought to you by Hunt & Hunt Lawyers.Links to stories of interest:4 out of 5 cities around the world face significant climate hazards this yearhttps://www.ecowatch.com/climate-hazards-world-cities.htmlStatement by the SA ICAC Commissioner https://www.icac.sa.gov.au/public-statement/Investigation-ReviewRoyal Life Saving Australia report on state of aquatic facility infrastructurehttps://www.royallifesaving.com.au/about/news-and-updates/news/new-report-shows-up-to-40-of-australian-pools-may-need-substantial-upgrade-or-replacement-by-2030Support the showTo learn more about the events, programs, and training offered by the Victorian Local Governance Association (VLGA), please click here. If you'd like to contact us about the podcast, please send us an email to [email protected] or call us on 03 9349 7999