Victoria is cracking down on misbehaving councillors, while new Queensland laws target vexatious complainants.
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March 1, 2023
by Judy Skatssoon
Review calls for tougher councillor misconduct system
Victoria’s local government professionals want more clarity around unacceptable councillor behaviour and tougher penalties for misconduct.
November 3, 2022
by Staff Writers
LGPro Advocacy Agenda targets poor councillor culture
Victoria’s peak body for local government professionals says poor councillor culture is putting the health and safety of council staff at risk.
March 11, 2022
by Judy Skatssoon
Review targets toxic council culture
Banning social media and creating an empowered Regional Director could improve council culture, according to some local government professionals.
July 24, 2020
by Judy Skatssoon
Male CEOs sign up to champion gender equality
Targets and quotas are an important way of achieving gender equity in local government, a forum heard.