In the media
Councils Responding to Community Need
A number of Councils have announced support packages to
assist residents, business, sporting and community groups address
the social, cultural and economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic
(27 March 2020). More...
2020-21 Financial Assistance Grants
ALGA is aware that councils are now developing their
budget processes for 2020-21 and one of the issues which has arisen
is the need for certainty around their Financial Assistance Grant
allocations for 2020-21, especially in light of the
Government's announcement that the 2020-21 Budget will be
delayed until October (27 March 2020). More...
NSW, Qld diverge on council elections
NSW and Queensland have taken opposite positions on
whether elections should proceed during the COVID-19 pandemic. NSW
local government elections scheduled for September have been
postponed for a year as the state faces a widening coronavirus
crisis, but Queenslanders will go to the polls this weekend (26
March 2020).
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Australian councils chase law changes to be able to meet
online
The NSW Government has cleared a path for council meetings
to be held online, with the Victorian Government now facing similar
pressure to act (24 March 2020).
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Empty Supermarket Shelves - It's Not Council
Curfews
ALGA and the state and territory local government
associations have been working with Coles and Woolies and
individual councils to resolve any issues with the temporary
lifting of the curfews. Some like the Knox City Council in Victoria
have even allocated a supermarket liaison officer to support food
and product supply (20 March 2020).
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ALGA: Councils offer conduit for fast, targeted stimulus
with long term benefits
Stimulus funding for councils would support local jobs.
Local government stands ready to partner with the Prime Minister in
time of crisis. While the nation's health experts tackle the
virus crisis head on, local businesses and jobs are grinding to a
halt – and Councils want to fill the gaps to keep our economy
healthy (19 March 2020).
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Council curfews accused of fueling , panic buying
There are calls for councils around Australia to
immediately lift truck delivery curfews to help prevent the wave of
panic buying and supermarket chaos that has become a defining
feature of the coronavirus outbreak. Queensland and NSW have both
introduced regulatory changes that allow supermarkets and retailers
to make deliveries around the clock (19 March 2020).
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Local government thrust into COVID19 front line
Local government peak bodies around Australia are swinging
into action as councils find themselves thrust into a frontline
role in preparing for and responding to the coronavirus pandemic
(15 March 2020).
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Victoria
Council meeting changes needed to protect
community
The MAV is calling on the Victorian Government to urgently
make changes to council meeting requirements to enable meetings to
take place online. Both the Local Government Act 1989 and the new
Local Government Act 2020 require councillors to be physically in
attendance at a council meeting in order to participate in council
decision-making. If there isn't a majority of councillors in
attendance, councils cannot make a quorum and the meetings cannot
proceed (24 March 2020).
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Delivery curfews are not impacting supermarket
stock
The Municipal Association of Victoria
(MAV) says Victorian councils are working closely
with the State government, supermarkets, transport companies and
the community to address increased consumer demand in our
supermarkets. A number of Councils have appointed dedicated liaison
officers to work proactively with local supermarkets (20 March
2020).
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Administrator Appointed To Whittlesea City Council
Whittlesea City Council has been dismissed and councillors
replaced by an Interim Administrator to run the council. The Local
Government (Whittlesea City Council) Bill 2020 received Royal
Assent (20 March 2020).
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City of Melbourne approves $10m coronavirus
stimulus
The measures include a three-month suspension of
registration fees for cafes and restaurants and the redeployment of
casual and part-time staff, who will be put to work keeping the
city clean and presentable. Council is cutting rent by 50 per cent
for tenants in council-owned buildings and developing a rates
hardship policy, as well as providing grants for businesses to
develop e-commerce and online services (19 March 2020).
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Victorian local government reforms pass
Victoria has passed legislation that will bring about
wide-ranging reforms to local government and improve council
operations, including their ability to respond to emergencies like
COVID-19. The Local Government Act 2020, which passed on
March 17, is the result of extensive consultation with councils,
ratepayers, stakeholders and communities to reform local government
in Victoria (19 March 2020).
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More paper to be recycled as part of new four-bin system
and infrastructure upgrades
Alongside working with local councils to separate glass,
Australian Paper Recovery (APR) has invested in a
$2.5 million sorting facility in Melbourne's west, with the
support of a $475,000 grant (18 March 2020).
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State Government moves to sack Whittlesea council
The Victorian Government introduces legislation to dismiss
the dysfunctional City of Whittlesea council, three months after
chief executive Simon Overland was removed and an independent
monitor installed (17 March 2020).
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Further update regarding Operation Sandon hearings
IBAC's Operation Sandon public hearings will be
adjourned until further notice. IBAC Commissioner, The Honourable
Robert Redlich QC said he has decided to defer the public hearings
at the end of the session until further notice as a precautionary
measure in consideration of public health (17 March 2020).
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NSW
Local Government Elections
The NSW Government has made the decision to postpone the
September local government elections for 12 months in the face of
the COVID-19 pandemic. The decision follows Parliament passing
amendments to the Local Government Act to provide me with the power
to postpone the elections. The NSW Electoral Commissioner has also
requested that the Government postpone the council elections (25
March 2020).
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NSW planning changes let supermarkets operate 24/7
The legislative changes also mean the planning minister
can now make an order for any development that protects the health,
welfare and safety of the community during the pandemic to proceed
without the normal development approvals. It also removes the
requirement for councils to display physical copies of planning
documents (25 March 2020).
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e-Planning to become mandatory from July
The NSW government says e-planning will transform the
planning system. From July 1 councils and Principal Certifying
Authorities (PCAs) in metropolitan areas will have
to start accepting and processing DAs, complying development
certificates and post-consent certificates via the NSW Planning
Portal (22 March 2020).
More...
Instructions to councils and other planning authorities
on the COVID-19 pandemic
With the impacts of COVID-19 continuing to impact our
usual day-to-day functions, it is vital that we work together to do
everything we can to support our communities over the weeks and
months ahead (19 March 2020).
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In practice and courts
Border Control – What does it mean for
freight
At the TIC meeting recent border control arrangements and
the critical role the freight sector plays in providing essential
food supplies of food and medicine. All jurisdictions where
restrictions are in place have provided exemptions to these
measures to ensure Australia's supply chains are maintained (27
March 2020).
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Victoria
Victoria Parliament Tabled Documents
17/03/2020
Municipal Monitor's Report on the Governance and Operations of
the Whittlesea City Council
MAV Submissions
March 2020
Submission to RIS Electricity Safety (Electric Line Clearance)
Regulations
Local Government Bill
The Victorian Parliament passed the Local Government Bill
2019 on 17 March which affects all 79 councils in Victoria. The
Local Government Act 2020 received royal assent on 24 March 2020
and will commence in four stages. Further information on the Local
Government Act 2020 is available on the Local Government
Victoria website.
Draft Yarra Strategic Plan and Land Use Framework
The Victorian Government is seeking feedback on the draft
Yarra Strategic Plan prepared under the Yarra River Protection
(Wilip-gin Birrarung murron) Act 2017. Following a panel process
(to commence in April-May 2020) the Yarra Strategic Plan and Land
Use Framework will be finalised and given effect in relevant state
planning policy and local planning schemes. The draft Plan will now
go to a Panel Directions Hearing, followed by public hearings later
in the year.
More...
Coastcare Community Grants now open
Grants of up to $30,000 are available for eligible projects to
conserve, restore and rehabilitate Victoria's coastal and
marine environments. Two streams of funding are available to target
ecosystem resilience and climate change. Applications close 7
May
Victorian Marine and Coastal Policy released
In partnership with the Association of Bayside
Municipalities (ABM), MAV provided a
submission on behalf of the 22 coastal councils in August 2019.
Work is now underway for a Marine and Coastal Strategy which will
be available in March 2021. MAV and the ABM will continue
advocating for timely and effective engagement with local
government in developing the strategy (27 March 2020). More...
Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning: Local
Government Rating System Review
An independent panel is now reviewing all aspects of
Victoria's local government rating system. Their report will be
submitted to the Minister for Local Government by 31 March 2020.
More...
Significant Sporting Events Program
Councils may apply for grants in this funding program to
support the assistance, management or strategic planning of sports
events.
Applications are open until 30 June 2022 in various rounds.
s.186 exemption for council recycling contracts
The Victorian Local Government Minister has
announced a state-wide s.186 exemption for local councils to
extend their recycling collection contracts to 30 June 2021.
Attached is a copy of the letter sent to all councils co-signed
by Minister Somyurek and the Minister for Energy, Environment and
Climate Change, the Hon. Lily D'Ambrosio MP
Living Heritage Grants Program – Round 5 –
Safeguarding and Reactivating our Heritage
Applications close on 9 April 2020. Round 5 and subsequent
rounds include priority consideration for the conservation of
Victorian Heritage Register (VHR) listed places
and objects located in Victorian communities impacted by bushfire.
More...
E-Waste Grants
Round two of Sustainability Victoria's
E-waste Infrastructure Grants is offering up to $2 million to
build Victoria's e-waste resource recovery sector. Grants of up
to $500,000 are available for industry and local government and
Waste and Resource Recovery Groups seeking to invest in projects
that increase recovery of e-waste materials and/or ensure the safe
collection and storage of e-waste. Applications close 30 March.
NSW
Physical copies of planning documents no longer
required
The
COVID-19 Legislation Amendment (Emergency Measures) Bill 2020
removed the requirement for planning decision makers (such as
councils) to display physical copies of some documents. These
documents will now be available online via the NSW Planning
Portal. Digital documents include development applications,
Environmental Impact Statements on exhibition, registers of
development consents, complying development certificates and
construction certificates. Current exhibition periods will be
unaffected
Business continuity and pandemic plans
Having a current and well-understood business continuity
plan is important, especially if absenteeism rates climb in the
coming months. Councils can now access template emergency plans to
help them manage COVID-19. The following templates have been
provided by the City of Sydney for use by all councils:
Pandemic Sub Plan
Business Continuity Plan
Cleansing and Waste Business Continuity Plan
Business Continuity Recovery Team Plan
(27 March 2020)
Councils and the Coronavirus (COVID-19)
LGNSW has prepared the following advice on the COVID-19
Novel Coronavirus and the role of local government in helping to
ensure the safety of our communities (March 2020).
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Koala Habitat Protection
The draft
Koala Habitat Protection Guideline, developed to support the Koala
Habitat Protection SEPP which commenced on 1 March 2020. It
aims to guide councils on how to prepare Koala Plans of Management
and standardise the process that applicants are to follow, and
consent authorities are to implement, when preparing and assessing
development applications. The draft Koala Habitat Protection
Guideline has been released and is on exhibition until 30 March
2020.
More...
NSW Local Strategic Planning Statements
Edward River Local Strategic Planning Statement 2020
Georges River Local Strategic Planning Statement 2020
The Hills Local Strategic Planning Statement 2020
Office of Local Government Circulars
25 March 2020
20-09 Compliance with social distancing requirements to limit the
spread of the COVID-19 virus at council and committee
meetings
NSW Government Inquiries
The NSW Government's independent expert
inquiry will report on the 2019-20 bushfire season to provide
input to NSW ahead of the next bushfire season. The
NSW Inquiry will also be travelling to bushfire affected
communities. Visit the
Inquiry page for the Terms of Reference. Submissions closed 27
March 2020.
Cases
Victoria
Iaccarino v Hobsons Bay CC [2020]
VCAT 385
Section 82 of the Planning and Environment Act 1987;
Heritage Overlay HO13, Hannan's Farm Heritage Precinct;
extension to existing dwelling.
Globird Energy Pty Ltd v Campaspe SC
[2020] VCAT 343
Section 77 of the Planning and Environment Act 1987;
Campaspe Planning Scheme; Renewable Energy Facility (Solar Energy
Facility); Impact on Irrigated Farmland; Off-Site Amenity Effects;
Highway Access.
Plakkit Pty Ltd v Melbourne CC
[2020] VCAT 355
Section 77 of the Planning & Environment Act 1987;
Melbourne Planning Scheme; Signage – Heritage Impact
B Squared Property Service Pty Ltd v Kingston
CC [2020] VCAT 362
Section 80 of the Planning and Environment Act 1987;
Review the conditions contained in the permit; Kingston Planning
Scheme; Two dwellings on a lot; Construction of a laneway; Need,
nexus, equity, and accountability.
Fourlis v Mornington Peninsula SC
[2020] VCAT 361
Construction of two, two storey dwellings. Application
under section 77 of the Planning and Environment Act 1987 –
to review the refusal to grant a permit.
Planning and Design Pty Ltd v Darebin CC
[2020] VCAT 376
S77 Planning and Environment Act 1987 – Darebin
Planning Scheme – General Residential Zone – construct
three dwellings on a lot – neighbourhood character –
streetscape.
A Better Design v Maroondah CC
[2020] VCAT 359
Section 77 of the Planning & Environment Act 1987;
Maroondah Planning Scheme; Two dwellings: Built form &
landscape outcomes (NRZ3 & SLO3)
O'Connell v Stonnington CC
[2020] VCAT 367
Section 80 of the Planning and Environment Act 1987;
Stonnington Planning Scheme; building height; visual bulk;
overshadowing
Caratti v Monash CC [2020] VCAT
371
Section 82 of the Planning and Environment Act 1987,
Monash Planning Scheme, General Residential Zone Schedule 3, Impact
on trees, Visual bulk, Neighbourhood Character.
Roy v Surf Coast SC [2020] VCAT
349
Sections 80 and 82 Planning and Environment Act 1987,
Funeral parlour, General Residential Zone, amenity, hours of
operation, reduction in car parking requirements, advertising
signs, floodlit.
Quin v East Gippsland SC [2020]
VCAT 369
Sections 82 and 80 of the Planning and Environment Act
1987; Industrial 1 Zone; Proposed use of a gym, and associated
works to upgrade existing building; Separate permit application for
development to upgrade existing building irrespective of use;
Noise, traffic and car parking impacts associated with gym;
Drainage impact of general works
Freddon Pty Ltd v Manningham CC
[2020] VCAT 351
4-5 storey apartment building; Need for consolidated
lots; Side setbacks and landscaping opportunities; External amenity
impact of overlooking; Internal amenity; Reducing visitor car
parking. No permit
Lau v Knox CC [2020] VCAT
347
Section 77 of the Planning and Environment Act 1987;
Knox Planning Scheme, General Residential Zone (GRZ2), no overlay;
design response to neighbourhood character and character
policy.
Divitkos v Darebin CC [2020] VCAT
373
Application under Section 77 of the Planning &
Environment Act 1987 to review refusal to grant a permit; Darebin
Planning Scheme; Commercial 1 Zone; Design and Development Overlay
Schedule 17; five storey building for a shop and four apartments;
design response; setbacks and car parking
Tossol v Murrindindi SC [2020]
VCAT 346
Section 82 of the Planning and Environment Act 1982
Review, Murrindindi Planning Scheme; Township Zone; proposed
service station on an old service station site; policy support, and
amenity impact.
Dennis Family Corporation Ashbury Pty Ltd v Greater
Geelong CC [2020] VCAT 338
Greater Geelong Planning Scheme; section 80 of the
Planning and Environment Act 1987; dispute regarding site in an
urban growth area on the edge of Geelong; contentious permit
condition 30(d); challenge as to whether this condition is unlawful
or unreasonable; Tribunal review
Stonnington CC v Xu [2020] VCAT
366
Section 114 of the Planning and Environment Act 1987;
Stonnington Planning Scheme; Neighbourhood Residential Zone -
Schedule 2; Use of the land for group accommodation or rooming
house; Whether there is a contravention; Characterisation of the
use; Clause 52.23 (Rooming houses); Certificate of Registration
– Prescribed Accommodation pursuant to Public Health and
Wellbeing Act 2008; Application for costs and reimbursement of
fees
Swarminatha v Monash CC [2020]
VCAT 357
Section 77 of the Planning and Environment Act 1987;
Monash Planning Scheme; General Residential Zone; Construction of
two dwellings; Subdivision into two lots; Policy; ResCode; Car
parking design standards
ZODI 2 Pty Ltd v Darebin CC
[2020] VCAT 350
Section 77 of the Planning and Environment Act 1987.
Darebin Planning Scheme. Residential Growth Zone. Design and
Development Overlay. Reservoir Structure Plan. Six dwellings (five
triple storey and one double storey). Building typology. Off-site
amenity
Chadwick v Greater Dandenong CC
[2020] VCAT 319
Section 82 Planning and Environment Act 1987; Greater
Dandenong Planning Scheme; Mixed Use Zone; Restricted Recreation
Facility; Music Noise; Traffic and Car Parking; Amenity
Impacts.
Lerer v Monash CC [2020] VCAT
315
Section 77 of the Planning & Environment Act 1987;
Monash Planning Scheme; Three dwellings: Neighbourhood character
(GRZ2; Clause 22.01)
Renoco Homes Pty Ltd v Whitehorse CC
[2020] VCAT 280
Section 77 of the Planning and Environment Act 1987,
Whitehorse Planning Scheme, Significant Landscape Overlay Schedule
9, Neighbourhood Character, Bush Suburban Character Area
Counting House Mornington Pty Ltd v Mornington
Peninsula SC [2020] VCAT 152
Mornington Peninsula Planning Scheme; section 80 of
the Planning and Environment Act 1987; existing planning permit for
liquor licence; proposed changes to permit including extension of
hours to serve liquor outdoors; Tribunal hearing and inspection
Chapple v Casey CC [2020] VCAT
337
Development and construction of a second detached
double storey dwelling on a lot and alterations to the existing
single storey dwelling including a carport and tandem car space.
Application under section 82 of the Planning and Environment Act
1987 – to review the decision to grant a permit
Arici v Moreland CC [2020] VCAT
327
Development of a double storey dwelling to the rear of
the existing dwelling. Application under section 82 of the Planning
and Environment Act 1987 – to review the decision to grant a
permit.
O'Toole v Yarra Ranges SC
[2020] VCAT 335
The application for a stay under section 149 of the
Victorian Civil and Administrative Act 1998 is refused.
The applicant had applied for a planning permit for a dwelling and
associated works on land at McMahons Creek.
Ostojic v Greater Geelong CC
[2020] VCAT 333
Greater Geelong Planning Scheme; section 82 of the
Planning and Environment Act 1987; proposal for redevelopment of
existing commercial/office site; Council supports proposal but
objections made and northern neighbour has brought the project on
review to the Tribunal; two Tribunal hearings needed; site
inspection; Tribunal dealt with the issue of 'garden area'
as a oral decision on this issue at the end of the second hearing
day; planning merit issues remaining
Fourniotis v Latrobe CC [2020]
VCAT 329
Application under Section 82 of Planning and
Environment Act 1987. Latrobe Planning Scheme. Commercial 2 Zone.
Addition to existing building for use as restricted retail
premises. Car parking. Site layout and built form.
Pisevski v Banyule CC [2020] VCAT
328
Section 77 of the Planning and Environment Act 1987,
replace existing bungalow dwelling with two storey dwelling to rear
of existing retained dwelling, neighbourhood character, car parking
and access, offsite amenity impacts
Merry v Knox CC [2020] VCAT
323
Section 82 of the Planning and Environment Act 1987;
Knox Planning Scheme, Rural Conservation Zone; proposed restaurant;
amenity impact on nearby dwelling
13 Mountain Street Pty Ltd v Port Phillip
[2020] VCAT 321
Section 77 of the Planning and Environment Act 1987;
Port Phillip Planning Scheme; Neighbourhood Residential Zone
Schedule 1; Heritage Overlay 442; extension to existing dwelling;
neighbourhood character; heritage; amenity impacts
Grinstead-Jones v Latrobe CC
[2020] VCAT 340
Section 77 of the Planning and Environment Act 1987;
LatrobePlanning Scheme; Farming Zone; Environmental Significance
Overlay - urban buffer (coal resource); land size; dwelling;
determination of agricultural land use.
Owners Corporation Pf412778j v Melbourne
CC [2020] VCAT 309
Melbourne Planning Scheme; Shrine Vista built form
controls; Schedule 19 to the Design and Development Overlay;
interface of development to Fawkner Park; attractiveness and visual
amenity of Fawkner Park; shadowing of Fawkner Park.
Zhang v Yarra Ranges SC [2020]
VCAT 300
The permit allows: Use of the land for the sale of
packaged liquor.
Application under Section 77 of the Planning and Environment Act 1987 – to review the refusal to grant a permit.
Remington v Hume CC [2020] VCAT
283
Section 82 Planning and Environment Act 1987, Hume
Planning Scheme, Hume Growth Corridor, Farming Zone, Place of
Worship, future urban use of land, land within the urban growth
boundary, traffic, car parking, provision for on-site wastewater
disposal, landscaping, character, noise, amenity, light glare.
Willis v Stonnington CC [2020]
VCAT 260
Section 77 Planning and Environment Act 1987; Stonnington
Planning Scheme; Neighbourhood Residential Zone; Neighbourhood
Character Overlay; Dwellings; Neighbourhood character. No
permit
NSW
Mohammed Abed v Canterbury-Bankstown
Council [2020] NSWDC 55
NEGLIGENCE – contributory negligence –
plaintiff fell into pothole when stepping off pathway –
whether contributory negligence is made out in plaintiff's
failure to take precautions and look down before stepping off
pathway
DAMAGES – assessment of damages – personal injury
– non-economic loss – past and future out of pocket
expenses – future domestic assistance
Warnervale Employment Zone Pty Ltd v Central Coast
Council [2020] NSWLEC 1139
DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION – construction of a two
storey warehouse including landscaping works and at-grade parking
for 96 cars and use as a distribution centre – no expert
evidence filed by applicant – no owners consent for works to
provide vehicular access to the site on adjoining property –
the proposal is designated development – insufficient
information to determine whether the land is contaminated –
leave refused to amend the application
Sybele Christopher v Mosman Council
[2020] NSWLEC 1140
DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION – dwelling house –
clause 4.6 variations for wall height and minimum lot size –
view impacts – minor boundary adjustment (subdivision)
– objections
Celesteem Rouse Hill Development v Blacktown City
Council [2020] NSWLEC
1137
DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION ¬– subdivision into 3
lots to reflect uses in different zones – further subdivision
of residential land for attached dwellings on Torrens title lots
– required road reserve width – impacts of roads, paths
and temporary basin in RE1 (recreational) land – requirement
for turning circles on incomplete roads – treatment of
interface lots
Lake Macquarie City Council v SCE Resources Pty Ltd
trading as Steelstone [2020] NSWSC 279
PROCEDURE – Application to amend List Statement
– Where substantial delay in seeking amendment – Where
no real explanation for the delay – Whether no prejudice
arises from delay – Question whether limitation period for
cause of action with damages as essential component has expired
– Question whether claim as sought to be made satisfies Civil
Procedure Act 2005, s 65(2)(c) – Question whether Court
should otherwise order under s 65(3) – Questions not to be
decided on an interlocutory basis.
Legislation
Victoria
Acts
Local Government Act 2020
Act Number: 9/2020 Date of assent: 24 March 2020
The purpose of this Act is to give effect to section74A(1) of the
Constitution Act 1975which provides that local government is a
distinct and essential tier of government consisting of
democratically elected Councils having the functions and powers
that the Parliament considers are necessary to ensure the peace,
order and good government of each municipal district.
Local Government (Whittlesea City Council) Act
2020
Act Number: 7/2020 Date of assent 20 March 2020
Bills
Local Government (Whittlesea City Council) Bill
2020
Date of second reading speech: 17 March 2020
Victorian legislation can be accessed here
NSW
Regulations and other miscellaneous instruments
Public
Health Amendment (Penalty Notices) Regulation 2020 (2020-109)
— published LW 25 March 2020
Environmental Planning Instruments
State
Environmental Planning Policy (State and Regional Development)
Amendment (State Significant Development) 2020 (2020-94)
— published LW 16 March 2020
Proclamations commencing Acts
Better
Regulation Legislation Amendment Act 2019 No 23 (2020-85)
— Proclamation is to commence an amendment to the Residential
Tenancies Act 2010 that excludes the application of that Act to
certain short-term rental accommodation arrangements unless the
person given the right to occupy the premises under the
arrangement, commencing 23 March 2020
Bills introduced Government
COVID-19 Legislation Amendment (Emergency Measures) Bill
2020
Local Government Act 1993 No 30Schedule 2.12[1] and [2] enable the
Minister for Local Government to postpone the requirements relating
to the holding of ordinary council elections and by-elections if
the Minister believes that it is reasonable to do so. The
provisions are repealed after 12 months. Schedule 2.12[3] removes
the need for persons to attend council meetings. The meetings may
be held remotely by audio visual link or in any other manner
approved by the Minister for Local Government. Members of the
public are to be given access to the meeting by webcast or in any
other manner approved by the Minister. The provision applies for a
minimum period of 6 months and may apply for a total of 12 months
if the regulations prescribe a longer period. Schedule2.12[3] also
contains a power for regulations under the Local Government Act
1993 to modify the application of that Act for the purposes of
responding to the public health emergency caused by the COVID-19
pandemic
Treasury Legislation Amendment (COVID-19) Bill 2020
Bills revised following amendment in Committee
COVID-19 Legislation Amendment (Emergency Measures) Bill
2020
Bills passed by both Houses of Parliament
Better Regulation and Customer Service Legislation Amendment
(Bushfire Relief) Bill 2020
COVID-19 Legislation Amendment (Emergency Measures) Bill
2020
Treasury Legislation Amendment (COVID-19) Bill 2020
Bills assented to
COVID-19 Legislation Amendment (Emergency Measures) Act
2020 No 1 — Assented to 25 March 2020
Treasury Legislation Amendment (COVID-19) Act 2020 No 2 —
Assented to 25 March 2020
Better Regulation and Customer Service Legislation Amendment
(Bushfire Relief) Act 2020 No 3 — Assented to 25 March
2020
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