Local Government News Roundup - Australia Day reversal, childcare deserts, and ‘dysfunctional and raucous’ behaviour

Australia Day reversal, childcare deserts, and ‘dysfunctional and raucous’ behaviour

12/11/24 • 19 min

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On the Local Government News Roundup for 11th December 2024:

Greater Geelong reconsidering its position on Australia Day
The first councillor resignation of the new term in Victoria
A push to deal with childcare deserts in the south-west
The Sydney councillor taking his own council to court
A council CEO to depart in Queensland and two new appointments in South Australia
The historic equal play claim result at a UK council
and a US council suing two of its members over ‘dysfunctional and raucous’ behaviour

and more news from across the world of local government in Australia and beyond

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On the Local Government News Roundup for 11th December 2024:

Greater Geelong reconsidering its position on Australia Day
The first councillor resignation of the new term in Victoria
A push to deal with childcare deserts in the south-west
The Sydney councillor taking his own council to court
A council CEO to depart in Queensland and two new appointments in South Australia
The historic equal play claim result at a UK council
and a US council suing two of its members over ‘dysfunctional and raucous’ behaviour

and more news from across the world of local government in Australia and beyond

Victorian Local Governance Association
The VLGA is an independent organisation supporting councils and councillors in good governance.

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Links for stories referenced in the podcast can be found in the transcript, or by visiting the Roundup website.

Support the Roundup and get access to special episodes and regular breaking news updates by becoming a subscriber for around $5 per month. ($3 USD) Click here to subscribe now.

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Local Government News Roundup - Australia Day reversal, childcare deserts, and ‘dysfunctional and raucous’ behaviour

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Victorian Roundup:

Greater Geelong City Council has voted to begin reversing a previous decision to stop referring to January 26 as Australia Day.

Cr Eddy Kontelj's motion directing the CEO to prepare a report on returning to commemorating the date received majority support from councillors, with a 7-4 vote.

The Geelong Times reported that the decision was met with protests during the council meeting, and warnings that it would damage relationships w