🔒 6th October 2021 (#62)

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On the Roundup today… the first Council to mandate COVID 19 vaccinations for its entire staff; a city council attracts criticism over a plan to charge traders for using parking spaces for outdoor dining; major road construction contracts awarded for Melbourne’s southeast; and the launch of a new national plan for closing the gap.

Just some of what’s ahead on   the Roundup, which is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, an independent governance organisation supporting councils and councillors to achieve the highest standards of governance;

And by Hunt & Hunt Lawyers - providing advice to help Councils achieve the best for their communities.

Links:
Bass Coast Shire extends mandatory vaccination to all staff; Leader surveys Councils
Yarra City to charge businesses for use of parking spaces
Fair Work rules against Hobsons Bay City Council
Major SE Melbourne road projects announced
Melton Acting CEO appointed; Buloke Interim CEO commences
Casey launches Digital Equity Framework
Greater Shepparton installs fast charging bays
ALGA Closing The Gap plan announced
NSW coastal management interactive map
Independent report on NSW housing and planning system
Minister calls on QLD Government to finalise SEQ City Deal

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Links for stories referenced in the podcast can be found in the transcript, or by visiting the Roundup website.