VLGA Connect - Episode 245, Governance Update - 25th February 2022

This week on the Governance Update, Chris Eddy and Stephen Cooper are joined by Tony Raunic from Hunt & Hunt Lawyers to discuss the implications for councils from the new Decriminalisation of Sex Work Act;  plus, a countback to proceed despite ongoing legal proceedings; real estate agents warned over ballot pack irregularities; a council trialling public councillor briefings; and lots more news of the week from local government.Links:Decriminalisation of sex work explainedMoreland countback to proceedReal estate agents warned over ballot packsKiama trials public councillor briefingsLismore council returning land to traditional owners despite opposition | Indigenous Australians | The GuardianNorthern Grampians handback of Sisters RocksNSW council elections hang in the balance as court hears iVote failure caused by 'defect or irregularity' - ABC NewsRats In The Ranks (1996)Moyne CEO Bill Millard stepping downSupport 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