VLGA Connect
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TGU: Rats, scumbags, and a fake process
July 05, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBOn TGU this week, the panel unpacks recent conduct decisions at Brimbank City Council; a former councillor avoids a jail sentence; a long term councillor resigns and a high profile CEO announces retirement; councils cracking down on an unsafe EV charging practice; and the mayor locked out of town hall for 3 and a half years. Plus Rhys Thomas updates on the passage of new conduct legislation and the use of gendered language at Victorian councils. Support the Show. To learn more about the ev...
TGU: An unusual set-up, and a fraught space
July 05, 2024 04:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MBOn TGU today, Melbourne has a new Lord Mayor; Melbourne’s west mayors react to the Airport Rail Link mediation outcome Concerns over Suburban Rail Loop planning, and integrity issues raised at two Melbourne councils We’ve had a Council CEO resignation this week And Townsville’s embattled mayor was back at work this week, reigniting calls for his resignation Plus we’ll check in with Rhys Thomas who has been in Canberra this week for the National General Assembly. Support the Show. To...
TGU: A slightly creeping grandiosity
June 21, 2024 02:00 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MBThis week, on TGU Chris Eddy, Julie Reid and Nick Miller chat about the new Victorian Government conduct reforms made law, draft housing targets for all Victorian councils announced, Port Phillip, Yarra, Greater Geelong councils in the news, Community Satisfaction Survey results released and a 1 metre long ballot paper for a by-election in Canada. Rhys Thomas returns to reveal the “mystery of the missing municipality” on the anniversary of Council amalgamations in Victoria. Sponsored by Hu...
TGU: “There’s always a fool to be had… perhaps!”
June 14, 2024 00:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MBThis week the TGU panel discusses recent media reports about interventions at Victorian councils; local government elections targeted by more extremist candidates; Merri-bek Council’s proposal to double rates for landlords; a new Chair Administrator and a long term councillor to step aside; the council ordered to return $36M to the government; and a councillor’s unfortunate exposure during an online council meeting. Support the Show. To learn more about the events, programs, and training o...
TGU: Governance concerns and the return of Christmas
June 07, 2024 01:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MBJoin the TGU team for a look at the week’s local government news, including a councillor suspension for serious misconduct; governance concerns at Brimbank; a coffee van row prompts calls for the amalgamation of Queenscliffe borough; the return of a merry Christmas at Stonnington; an update on the passage of conduct reforms through Parliament; and a look at anomalies in electoral roll legislation ahead of Victorian council elections in October. TGU is sponsored by Hunt & Hunt Lawyers Suppor...
TGU: Reforms, boundaries and keeping an open mind
May 31, 2024 02:00 - 52 minutes - 36.7 MBChris Eddy and Julie Reid are joined by Nick Miller from Hunt & Hunt Lawyers for this week’s panel discussion on the week’s local government news, including new legislation, wards boundaries, an arbiter decision, housing challenges, planning winners and much more. Plus, introducing a new segment with Rhys Thomas reporting on the latest important happenings from the VLGA. Support the Show. To learn more about the events, programs, and training offered by the Victorian Local Governance Assoc...
TGU: Roads, rail and… smelly breweries?
May 24, 2024 02:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBOn TGU this week, sponsored by Hunt & Hunt Lawyers, the panel discusses the latest council concerns about funding for state-owned roads; a mayor puts pressure on Melbourne Airport and the government to get serious about an airport rail link; permanent and interim CEO appointments announced; wicked housing problems and collapsing roads; and the neighbours who don't like living next to a brewery. Support the Show. To learn more about the events, programs, and training offered by the Victoria...
TGU: Pouring cold water on Mickey Mouse
May 17, 2024 04:00 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MBThis week the TGU panel looks at sector reaction to the Federal Budget; concerns of a massive loss of open space from the state government’s Big Build; a council’s wicked housing problem; the overturning of Cumberland’s controversial library book ban; a capital city mayor takes issue with her own council’s decision; and much more of the week’s local government news. Support the Show. To learn more about the events, programs, and training offered by the Victorian Local Governance Associatio...
TGU: A ‘disappointing’ State budget, waste dilemmas, and a library book ban controversy
May 10, 2024 03:00 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MBOn TGU this week, the panel looks at sector reaction to the Victorian State Budget; yet another Council has a monitor installed; CEO announcements; waste collection dilemmas; a council’s controversial library book ban creates backlash; turning off Facebook comments; and Jeremy Clarkson upsets his local council again. Support the Show. To learn more about the events, programs, and training offered by the Victorian Local Governance Association (VLGA), please click here. If you'd like to co...
TGU: “It’s a nasty problem”
May 03, 2024 02:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBThis week the TGU panel discusses new governance and integrity measures for local government in Victoria; the appointment of municipal monitors to Darebin City Council; plans to remove council planning powers if they don’t meet housing targets; and much more of the week’s local government news. TGU from VLGA Connect is sponsored by Hunt & Hunt Lawyers. Support the Show. To learn more about the events, programs, and training offered by the Victorian Local Governance Association (VLGA), ple...
TGU: "It’s hard to trust someone you haven’t met”
April 26, 2024 01:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBThis week’s TGU panel discussions looks a sexist newspaper cartoon about a female Council CEO; Ballarat Council’s rejection of a policy on formal positions; the challenges of national standardisation of kerbside bins; falling levels of public trust in government in the UK; a council’s warning about Brazilian Butt Lifts and more! Sponsored by Hunt & Hunt Lawyers. Support the Show. To learn more about the events, programs, and training offered by the Victorian Local Governance Association (V...
TGU: It’s hard to trust someone you haven’t met”
April 26, 2024 01:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBThis week’s TGU panel discussions looks a sexist newspaper cartoon about a female Council CEO; Ballarat Council’s rejection of a policy on formal positions; the challenges of national standardisation of kerbside bins; falling levels of public trust in government in the UK; a council’s warning about Brazilian Butt Lifts and more! Sponsored by Hunt & Hunt Lawyers. Support the Show. To learn more about the events, programs, and training offered by the Victorian Local Governance Association (V...
TGU: “An illusion that dissipates fairly quickly”
April 19, 2024 02:00 - 58 minutes - 40.5 MBThis week, Chris Eddy and Tony Raunic are joined on the TGU panel by Kendrea Pope to discuss the week’s local government news, including: The release of the municipal monitors’ report for Glenelg Shire Council A councillor under fire for an appearance at a pro-Palestine rally More parks closed due to asbestos contamination CEOs and GMs caught up in political dramas The cost of a Queensland mayoral induction questioned Brought to you by the VLGA and sponsored by Hunt & Hunt Lawyers Sup...
TGU: Monitors, asbestos and pushing back on cost-shifting
April 12, 2024 01:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MBThe TGU panel this week looks at the latest appointment of municipal monitors to the City of Greater Geelong. Plus more suburban parks closed after the discovery of asbestos; a council to stop maintaining state government assets in a push back against cost-shifting; the call for an overhaul of disaster recovery funding to councils; and much more on the list of the week’s local government related news stories. Support the Show. To learn more about the events, programs, and training offered ...
Local Leaders - Cr Jenna Davey-Burns, Mayor Kingston City Council
April 08, 2024 22:00 - 29 minutes - 21.3 MBJoining Chris Eddy on VLGA Connect Local Leaders today is the Mayor of Kingston City Council, Cr Jenna Davey-Burns. Hear about Cr Davey-Burns' journey to local government leadership, her dedication as a foster carer, her commitment to fostering positive relationships with other levels of government, and her thoughts on how to tackle the rising incivility and hostile behaviour targeting political leaders. Support the Show. To learn more about the events, programs, and training offered by th...
TGU: Reminiscences, resignations and appointments
April 05, 2024 01:00 - 38 minutes - 26.9 MBThe TGU team is back and taking a walk down memory lane as the sector marks 30 years since the amalgamation of Victorian councils. Also this week, new Council CEOs appointed, another resigns, a rescission motion is lost, and a council Facebook page disappears. Support the Show. To 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 vl...
TGU: Arrivals and departures
March 28, 2024 09:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBOn TGU this week, the Lord Mayor of the City of Melbourne announces her departure; a Council CEO moving on to a new role; a new Chair appointed to the Local Government Grants Commission; Geelong returns to the G21 fold; and much more local government news to discuss on the TGU panel. Plus a bonus interview special with Tony Raunic and Scott Hodges. Support the Show. To learn more about the events, programs, and training offered by the Victorian Local Governance Association (VLGA), please ...
TGU: AI risk management, green wedge plans, and a new inquiry
March 22, 2024 01:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MBOn TGU this week, reflections on AI risk management for councils; the state government responds to Operation Sandon and releases new green wedge management plans; a new inquiry announced into the sustainability of local government and much more. Brought to you by the VLGA and Hunt & Hunt Lawyers. Story list with links in Transcript Support the Show. To learn more about the events, programs, and training offered by the Victorian Local Governance Association (VLGA), please click here. If...
TGU: A social media pile-on without much credibility
March 15, 2024 02:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MBOn TGU this week, a new conduct finding leads to another councillor suspension; a place naming policy becomes controversial in regional Victoria; Yarra’s push to charge owners of large vehicles higher parking fees; Warrnambool expresses its concerns after offshore wind farm announcement; a new mayoral advisory panel announced; and much more including the council that is trying to ban scrolling in public. Brought to you by the VLGA and Hunt & Hunt Lawyers. Support the Show. To learn more a...
TGU: ‘The CEO has the right to do that’
March 08, 2024 03:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBWelcome to the 8th March edition of TGU The Governance Update with the ‘A Team’ of Julie Reid and Tony Raunic, joined this week again by Steve Cooper. TGU is proudly presented by the Victorian Local Governance Association. On this International Women’s Day the Panel discussed the VLGA Event on 5 March to release the 2023 findings of the ARC Linkage Grant Research Project, ‘Women in Local Government:Understanding Their Political Trajectories’ with researchers Professors Leah Ruppaner and And...
In Conversation: Jonathan Carr-West, Chief Executive, LGiU
March 04, 2024 21:00 - 34 minutes - 24.6 MBJoining Chris Eddy on VLGA Connect from London is Jonathan Carr-West, Chief Executive of the Local Government Information Unit (LGIU), to discuss a stark new report on the financial state of the UK local government sector. With a number of UK councils having already declared effective bankruptcy, and more likely to follow, Jonathan reveals the reasons for the crisis and how the sector is responding. The survey reveals a disturbing low level of confidence from within councils about their cap...
TGU: Nautical but nice
March 01, 2024 01:00 - 1 hour - 43.2 MBThis week, with Chris Eddy away on a mystery international assignment, regular panellists Julie Reid and Tony Raunic are joined by Steve Cooper to dissect the week’s local government news. The panel discuss the mooted local government conduct changes, VEC ward boundary reviews, emergency management, vandalism of public art, a contentious planning application and some Scottish push-back against central government interference. The episode includes an interview with South Gippsland Shire CEO...
TGU: A planning scheme ‘tweak’, ceasefire motions disrupt, and a push to pay for dog waste bags
February 23, 2024 01:00 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MBThe TGU panel dissects the week’s local government news, including a tweak to existing use rights in Victorian planning schemes; more meetings disrupted over ceasefire calls; a council clean up initiative rubbished in the media; a councillor’s call for a charge on dog waste bags; and councils on the frontline of recovery efforts after more storms and bushfires. Support the Show. To learn more about the events, programs, and training offered by the Victorian Local Governance Association (VL...
Local Leaders - Cr Robyn Gulline, Mayor, Horsham Rural City Council
February 19, 2024 20:00 - 29 minutes - 21.3 MBVLGA Connect's popular Local Leaders is back for a new season in 2024. First up this year is the four-term Mayor of Horsham Rural City Council, Cr Robyn Gulline, who shares with Chris Eddy her approach to the role as a first-term councillor, thoughts of dealing with conduct issues across the sector, local challenges and future plans. Support the Show. To learn more about the events, programs, and training offered by the Victorian Local Governance Association (VLGA), please click here. If...
TGU: Changes to Council electoral structures, monitors, petitions and major events
February 16, 2024 02:00 - 53 minutes - 37.2 MBThis week on TGU, Chris Eddy, Tony Raunic and Julie Reid discuss the week’s major local government news, which includes the announcement of structural changes for 39 Victorian councils ahead of elections later this year. Also: monitors start work at Brimbank and finish up at Greater Geelong; conflict in the Middle East continues to impact local council meetings; a major event in Mornington Peninsula relocated, while a city mayor makes a plea to Taylor Swift. Support the Show. To learn mor...
An AI first, a planning oopsie, and Taylor Swift!
February 09, 2024 01:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MBThis week on TGU, Chris Eddy and Julie Reid are joined by guest panellist Kendrea Pope to discuss the week’s big local government stories, including: The potential return of sacked former councillors The impact of electoral representation reviews and ward boundary reviews on Victorian councils ahead of this year’s elections A council leads the way with its new AI policy New data suggests a weak link between short-stay rentals and housing supply A UK council planning mistake leads to reputati...
TGU: Conduct reforms, monitors appointed, and misconduct matters
February 02, 2024 01:00 - 47 minutes - 33.1 MBTGU is back for 2024 with Chris Eddy, Tony Raunic and Julie Reid discussing some of the latest local government developments, including: Municipal monitors for Moonee Valley; a Darebin councillor suspended for misconduct; a CEO departs the sector for a state government role; a major review of the local government financial model in NSW; and should councils be sponsoring sporting clubs? Brought to you by Hunt & Hunt Lawyers and VLGA Connect. Support the Show. To learn more about the event...
TGU: Resignations, appointments and a mayoral sleigh
December 15, 2023 01:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MBOn the final TGU for the year, the panel brings you the week’s big local government stories including a Council meeting that turned ugly; CEO and Councillor appointments, resignations and a sacking; Christmas goes missing in one municipality, and the return of the age-old debate on Christmas decorations. Support the Show. To 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 abou...
TGU: Suspensions, extensions and interventions
December 08, 2023 02:00 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MBOn the agenda this week, the suspension of Strathbogie Shire and the installation of an interim administrator; a councillor facing a four month suspension after a conduct panel ruling; a new executive team announced sending ripples through three councils and a peak body; plus a damning Ombudsman report into public sector politicisation and a government intervention in a Canadian council. Support the Show. To learn more about the events, programs, and training offered by the Victorian Local...
TGU: The neverending countback
December 01, 2023 03:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBThe TGU team is back to unpack the week’s local government news, including the council position that nobody wants; councillors claim unsafe work environment; council work practices in question; a councillor passes; a CEO appointed and much more. Support the Show. To 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] o...
TGU - The neverending countback
December 01, 2023 03:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MBThe TGU team is back to unpack the week’s local government news, including the council position that nobody wants; councillors claim unsafe work environment; council work practices in question; a councillor passes; a CEO appointed and much more. Support the show To 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 ...
In Conversation With: Sven Bluemmel, Victorian Electoral Commissioner
November 27, 2023 21:00 - 24 minutes - 17.8 MBIn a new episode of VLGA Connect, Chris Eddy welcomes the recently appointed Victorian Electoral Commissioner Sven Bluemmel for a conversation about his career journey, and the work that is underway preparing for next year's round of local government elections across the state. Support the Show. To 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 ...
TGU: Reforms, quorums and… guns?
November 24, 2023 03:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MBThis week on TGU with Chris Eddy, Tony Raunic and Julie Reid, new conduct reforms announced for Victorian councils; the OHS implications of war-related motions; Councils fail to maintain quorum; a countback fails; and overseas, an increasing number of ‘neutrality motions’ and court rules guns are allowed in Council meetings! Support the Show. To learn more about the events, programs, and training offered by the Victorian Local Governance Association (VLGA), please click here. If you'd li...
TGU: Speed limits, cost-shifting and the 4 day working week
November 17, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBOn the TGU agenda this week - Glenelg monitors revealed; a 30 kph speed limit extension; councils standing up to cost-shifting; the Ombudsman investigates a 7-year building permit saga; the 4-day working week on trial in Victoria and the UK; plus more of the week's local government news with Chris Eddy, Tony Raunic and Julie Reid. Support the Show. To learn more about the events, programs, and training offered by the Victorian Local Governance Association (VLGA), please click here. If yo...
TGU: Councils take a stand on international issues, and a mayor suspended
November 10, 2023 03:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MBOn TGU today, the team discusses Merri-bek Council’s controversial resolution on Gaza; tragedy strikes two council communities; monitors start Monday at Glenelg, but who are they?; Strathbogie Council asked to show why it shouldn’t be suspended; a NSW mayor suspended for serious corrupt conduct; should councils operate mobile speed cameras?; and much more on the agenda for your weekly discussion on all things local government with Chris Eddy, Tony Raunic and Julie Reid. Support the Show. T...
Local Leaders - Cr Denise Massoud, Whitehorse City Council/VLGA President
November 06, 2023 21:00 - 24 minutes - 17.7 MBJoining Chris Eddy on Local Leaders today is Cr Denise Massoud, a former mayor and deputy mayor at Whitehorse City Council, and the current President of the Victorian Local Governance Association. Denise talks about her passion for community and a story of frustration that led to her eventually becoming a councillor; how long-term councillors can continue to play an active role in the community; and the responsibility to foster the next generation of local leaders. Denise also shares her p...
TGU: Appeal dismissed, more municipal monitors, and a hot potato!
November 03, 2023 01:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MBOn the TGU menu this week, Chris Eddy and Tony Raunic discuss the pending appointment of municipal monitors to Glenelg Shire Council; a Council CEO responds to inaccurate media reporting on the removal of posters relating to the Israel/Gaza conflict; a Supreme Court rejects a former councillor’s appeal against an arbiter’s finding of misconduct; mayoral election results; a new CEO appointed; a unique community campaign about e-scooter behaviour; and much more news from around the world of lo...
Local Leaders - Cr Jennifer Anderson, Macedon Ranges Shire Council
October 30, 2023 21:00 - 22 minutes - 16.5 MBCr Jennifer Anderson is today's guest on Local Leaders. Cr Anderson has been mayor of Macedon Ranges Shire five times, and is the current deputy mayor. She speaks with Chris Eddy about how she manages balancing a busy GP practice with her local government career; how her approach to council leadership has changed over time; and the value her broader sector representation role brings to the local community. Support the Show. To learn more about the events, programs, and training offered by...
Local Leaders - Cr Hadi Saab, Mayor Kingston City Council
October 25, 2023 21:00 - 28 minutes - 20.4 MBToday's guest on Local Leaders is Cr Hadi Saab, the Mayor of Kingston City Council. Cr Saab is a Druze first-generation Australian born to Lebanese and Syrian parents. He talks to Chris Eddy about his motivations for getting into local government, the progress made this year on significant issues for the Kingston community, and his commitment to improving transparency and community consultation. Support the Show. To learn more about the events, programs, and training offered by the Victor...
Local Leaders - Dr Josh Fergeus, Monash City Councillor
October 23, 2023 21:00 - 25 minutes - 18.1 MBToday's guest on Local Leaders is Dr. Josh Fergeus, the Vice President of the VLGA and a councillor at the City of Monash. Josh has a background in social work and a doctorate in foster care and mental health, and is passionate about social justice and the well-being of vulnerable populations, particularly children in the child protection system. He is also the CEO of the charity Kevin Hines Grow, which supports people with disabilities and mental health conditions. Josh believes in the ...
TGU: Let’s all work together and solve this problem!
October 20, 2023 02:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MBOn TGU this week, a call for an overhaul of planning laws in relation to developers; a councillor in court over a fire prevention order; a new homelessness initiative launched in Yarra; IBAC’s new commissioner announced; another councillor resignation; the NT council suspended by the government; deja vu out of New South Wales, and much more local government news. Support the Show. To learn more about the events, programs, and training offered by the Victorian Local Governance Association (...
Children's Week Panel - Children's Participation, 19th October 2023
October 20, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 46.2 MBSupport the Show. To 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
Local Leaders - Jacqui Weatherill, CEO, City of Greater Dandenong
October 16, 2023 21:00 - 24 minutes - 17.6 MBJacqui Weatherill is the CEO of Greater Dandenong City Council, is the most multicultural municipality in Australia. She and her council are passionate about working with diverse and disadvantaged communities. Jacqui talks to Chris Eddy about her career path leading to her taking up the role at Greater Dandenong in late 2022. Her local government career began in the 1980s, and for a time Jacqui was the CEO of Greater Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust, before returning to the sector as CEO of ...
TGU: Prayers, briefing sessions and 16 year old mayors
October 13, 2023 01:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MBJoin Chris Eddy, Tony Raunic and Julie Reid for TGU, your weekly rundown of local government happenings from VLGA Connect. Topics for discussion this week include Australian councils reacting to events in the Middle East; the ongoing use of Council prayers; opening briefing sessions to the public; cat curfews; VCAT decisions; sector arrivals and departures; Roundup usage by Melbourne councils; the new Melbourne YIMBY movement; and a move in Malta to allow 16 and 17 year olds to be elected m...
Local Leaders - Cr Lara Carli, Mayor, City of Melton
October 09, 2023 21:00 - 15 minutes - 11.6 MBThe Mayor of Melton City Council, Cr Lara Carli, joins Chris Eddy on Local Leaders to discuss the challenges and excitement of managing the fastest growing municipality in Australia. Cr Carli says the affordability of housing and the presence of hidden gems like wineries and parks are attracting people to Melton in ever increasing numbers. She emphasizes the importance of public transport and employment opportunities in the city. Mayor Carli discusses the upcoming council elections and the...
Global Panel - Harmonious Decision Making
October 06, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour - 53.5 MBRecorded Thursday , 7th September 2023 Support the Show. To 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
TGU: Abuse of elected members a global problem
October 06, 2023 02:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MBVLGA Connect - TGU, 6th October 2023 Julie Reid returns to the TGU panel with Chris Eddy and Tony Raunic to look at the week in local government news. Stories include state government announcements about residential land tax and an extension of an e-scooter trial; a historic joint meeting of three councils in Melbourne’s north; Glen Eira considers closing council-run childcare centres; the council that asked its community if councillors should get a pay rise - the answer probably won’t surp...
Local Leaders - Carl Cowie, CEO Nillumbik Shire Council
October 02, 2023 21:00 - 22 minutes - 16.5 MBAs a local government CEO, Carl Cowie keeps a low profile in the sector - preferring to focus his efforts on delivering for "the people who pay me." VLGA Connect has secured a rare interview with Carl, who made the move from the private sector to local government originally as CEO of Mornington Peninsula Shire Council. He was recently signed up for a second term leading Nillumbik Shire Council, the green wedge shire on Melbourne's outskirts. Hear Carl's thoughts on the financial sustainab...
TGU: “His impact on local government cannot be denied”
September 29, 2023 02:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBVLGA Connect: TGU, 29th September 2023 Chris Eddy and Tony Raunic unpack the latest local government news, including a change of Premier in Victoria and the likely impact on the sector; more reaction to the government’s housing and planning reforms; a new conduct panel decision leading to a three month councillor suspension; a mistake rectified after 12 years; the insurance market impacts on council projects; and the council technology solution dramatically reducing wildlife roadkills. Supp...
Local Leaders - Brett Davis, CEO, Moyne Shire Council
September 27, 2023 22:00 - 24 minutes - 17.5 MBToday's guest on VLGA Connect's Local Leaders series is Brett Davis, the CEO of Moyne Shire Council in south west Victoria. Brett has a background in local government and planning, and his planning experience has helped him in his role as CEO. Moyne Shire has implemented innovative initiatives, such as key worker housing in caravan parks, to address housing challenges. The shire is also dealing with the impacts of wind farms, with six in operation, four under construction, and four more pl...