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 explained
Moreland countback to proceed
Real estate agents warned over ballot packs
Kiama trials public councillor briefings
Lismore council returning land to traditional owners despite opposition | Indigenous Australians | The Guardian
Northern Grampians handback of Sisters Rocks
NSW council elections hang in the balance as court hears iVote failure caused by 'defect or irregularity' - ABC News
Rats In The Ranks (1996)
Moyne CEO Bill Millard stepping down
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