Legislative Changes are Looming
Proposed legislative changes were introduced into the Queensland Parliament on 1 May 2019. The Local Government Electoral (Implementing Stage…
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Human Rights Act 2019 - What Councils Need to Know
Local governments will soon be required to include an additional step in their decision-making processes to consider the effect…
High Court's Native Title Compensation Ruling
On 13 March 2019, the High Court delivered its first ruling on compensation payable to native title holders for…
Is Driving When Tired as Bad as Drink Driving?
Nowadays, we are very aware of the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol, and it is undoubtedly…
Taking the Castle – Latest Case on Compensation to Landowners
Compulsory acquisition of land under the Acquisition of Land Act 1967 (“ALA”) has long been an important tool in…
Facebook and Personal Conduct
As a Local Government employee, there are many rules and regulations you must adhere to in the workplace. One…