Tag: local-government-inspectorate

Failings in governance and culture at West Wimmera Shire Council have largely been addressed, the Victorian watchdog says.

A former Victorian mayor has been suspended for two months for failing to disclose a conflict relating to a planning application.

One in three allegations investigated by Victoria’s local government watchdog over the last year were about conflicts of interest.

Victoria’s local government regulator has warned 109 candidates who failed to submit campaign donation returns after council elections.

Real estate agents have been warned after voting in a council election on behalf of international property owners.

Victoria’s local government watchdog has released new guidelines to help councils comply with state legislation.

A review of Victorian councillors has found half aren’t completing personal interest returns in accordance with legislated requirements.

Unreasonable and vexatious complaints to Victoria’s local government watchdog are going up, the chief municipal inspector says.

Complaints about council elections are increasing – is social media to blame?

Victoria’s anti-corruption bodies have made it easier to dob in dodgy council behaviour.