COUNCILS: Is that MOU really a legally binding agreement in disguise?
Posted by Karyn Wernham
on 18 November 2021
 "COUNCILS: Is that MOU really a legally binding agreement in disguise?")
Local governments should beware of accidentally entering into...
| Posted in:CouncilLocal GovernmentAgreementKaryn Wernham |
Commission clarifies what is unreasonable action by Councils in staff disciplinary matter
Posted by Kristie Taylor
on 3 November 2021
 "Commission clarifies what is unreasonable action by Councils in staff disciplinary matter")
The QIRC has clarified when disciplinary processes will not b...
| Posted in:Personal InjuriesWorker's CompensationLocal GovernmentLitigationEmploymentKristie Taylor |
Planning Law changes provide extra time to act on development approvals and impose additional requirements for planning and development certificates
Posted by Clare Heitkonig
on 19 October 2021
 "Planning Law changes provide extra time to act on development approvals and impose additional requirements for planning and development certificates")
Developers have an extra six months to act on certain develop...
| Posted in:LegislationDevelopment ApprovalLocal GovernmentPlanning & Environment |
When is an area under Council’s control?
Posted by Karyn Wernham
on 13 September 2021
 "When is an area under Council’s control?")
Local government area vs local government controlled area: wh...
| Posted in:CouncilLocal GovernmentCouncil LiabilityKaryn Wernham |
Confusion over conflict of interest disclosure exemption
Posted by Kirsty Ling
on 26 August 2021
 "Confusion over conflict of interest disclosure exemption")
A “significant proportion” of Councillors may nee...
| Posted in:Local GovernmentCode of ConductOIAKirsty Ling |
