This workshop will be presented by a range of Russell Kennedy’s expert local government lawyers.
We invite you to join us on Tuesday 21 October 2014 for our Local Government Property Seminar. The sessions will provide council officers with topical and valuable knowledge integral to local government operations.
Topics will cover:
Leasing and Licensing
Repair and maintenance obligations, including essential safety measures
Overview of the application of the Retail Leases Act to council premises (which will cover ministerial determinations – existing and proposed)
Changes to the Sale of Land Act
Important changes have been made to the information required to be included in vendor’s statements from 1 October 14. This session will highlight the principal changes and explain how to ensure that Councils comply with the new provisions when selling land
Crown Land
Covering issues arising for Council acting as committee of management
Closed Landfills
Liabilities and opportunities for local government from closed landfills
VAGO’s report, State Government’s response and current strategies and practices implemented across Victoria
Speakers
Rosemary Southgate, Principal
Stefan Fiedler, Principal
Anne Nielsen, Consultant
Emma Dunlevie, Senior Associate
Diane Ridgway, Senior Associate
Kate Bartlett, Lawyer
Seminar Details
Tuesday 21 October 2014
9.30am to 12.30pm
Russell Kennedy, Level 12, 469 La Trobe Street Melbourne
