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Media Release – 28 November 2024

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BILL 181 PASSED BY WA STATE GOVERNMENT

ALREADY COMPROMISED EM WHISTLEBLOWER SAFETY BLOWN UP BY WA PARLIAMENT 

Local Government Amendment Bill 2024, not supported by evidence, public submissions or the public interest in LG good governance, but supported by LG Minister, DLGSC, WALGA and LG Pro (on the face of it in CEO interests) has now been enacted by parliament.

Chair, Sandra Boulter said “LGEMA has been watching closely, and has tried to raise awareness of the implications of Bill 181, to try and stop its passing. We however regret to inform members that its progression has been pushed through in what we believe is a sad day for elected members”. 

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A Message for Presiding Members

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JACOB and LOCAL GOVERNMENT STANDARDS PANEL [2022] WASAT 66 explores proper role for Presiding Members

  1. Concerned inappropriate use of power as presiding member: para. 156
  2. Confirmed Mayor made improper use of his office as EM of the City to cause detriment to others, made comments designed to diminish reputation of another EM, did not act impartially: para.s 142, 146, 167
  3. Warrants a careful read by ALL EMs to understand some of the behaviours unacceptable in LG meeting Presiding Members, and which conduct can be complained about successfully
  4. minor breach of reg 4 and reg 7(1)(b) of Local Government (Rules of Conduct) Regulations 2007 (WA) – Applicable principles – Reflect adversely – Impute motive – Whether improper use of office – Whether intent to cause detriment – Whether Panel made errors of fact – Procedural fairness

https://ecourts.justice.wa.gov.au/eCourtsPortal/Decisions/ViewDecision?id=0af48ac2-8f1c-4dd9-a372-2dfc0f571da5