Caretaker Period Arrangements - What Councillors Need to Know
What is the caretaker period? It is the period starting before the quadrennial local government elections and extending until…
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Howdy, Partner
The start of the new year is a great time to jump into new things – planning a holiday,…
Risky Roads - What is Council's Liability as Road Authority?
The recent District Court decision of Tait v Goondiwindi Regional Council offers a reminder of what a local authority’s…
Shiny and New for 2020
While 2019 is coming rapidly to a close, 2020 has some bright and shiny legislative changes which kick in…
Human Rights Act 2019 - Know Your Rights
The Queensland Government has enacted the Human Rights Act 2019 (“Act”) which, from 1 January 2020 will commence in…
Combustible Cladding – What are your obligations?
From 1 October 2018, the Building Regulation 2006 (Qld) (“the Regulation”) mandates that an owner of a building is…