On a special edition of VLGA Connect, we meet the new Executive Director of Local Government Victoria, Julie Reid. With 32 years in local government in Australia and the UK, and considerable senior executive experience, Julie tells us about her approach to the role and the challenges ahead for the sector.

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This week's topics include Victoria's newest Councillor; fraud charges dropped against former Logan City councillors in Queensland; and Hume City Council decides to take legal action over a decision of the state's planning minister.

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VLGA CEO Kathryn Arndt joins Chris Eddy in the VLGA Connect Newsroom to talk about current local government issues, including a review of the building legislative and regulatory system in Victoria; the VLGA supported research project getting national attention; a Council Director becomes the first woman President of the Melbourne Football Club; and lots more.

Links:
1. Victorian Building System Review
2. Sydney Morning Herald article: Gendered Abuse and Harassment Rife in Local Councils
3. The Age article: New Melbourne Football Club President, Kate Roffey

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This week, the Governance Update looks at the potentials and perils of social media in the context of codes of conduct and social media policies; 'Cancel Culture' - is it a thing in Australia? (Hint: Yes it is); and standby by a stellar list of finalists for this year's HART Awards!

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It's your Easter edition of the Governance Update, with Chris Eddy and Steve Cooper. This week's discussion list includes the resumption of Operation Esperance; the NSW Council safe from dismissal over asbestos management; we ponder a Council's power to act in relation to carriage horses in Melbourne's CBD; the parliamentary inquiry that finds a government funding program to be a 'pork barrel scheme.'

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Chris Eddy speaks with Victoria's Public Sector Gender Equality Commissioner, Dr Niki Vincent, on the day the new Gender Equality legislation comes into effect in Victoria.
We discuss what the legislation is aiming to change, the compliance requirements on Councils, and how Victoria is leading the way on the national stage with regard to gender equality action.

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This week, a new Chief Municipal Inspector for Victoria; VAGO releases its report on road management in local government; a new public sector flexible working policy and much more.

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It's the 150th episode of VLGA Connect! Join us in the Newsroom for a discussion about current issues, including the new research demonstrating the unacceptable behaviour that female councillors and candidates are subjected to; plus a new VAGO of Council's road management practices and news from around the sector.

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On this week's Governance Update, Chris Eddy and Steve Cooper discuss the latest Ombudsman report into Council parking fine reviews; the VEC's failure to vote process; a useful tool for Councils incorporating climate change into their Council Plans; the People Matters survey extended to councils; and Kingston appoints an Interim CEO.

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Victorian Planning Authority CEO Stuart Moseley speaks with Chris Eddy about the program for the year ahead for his agency, and how the demand for land for homes and jobs is continuing to grow across Melbourne and key regional areas.

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