Councils Can Meet Electronically During Emergencies

Local Government (Public Health Emergency) Amendment Bill 2020

2020-04-07: Passed and signed off by the state Governor (Assented); It will now be law.

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This Bill was sponsored by Stephan Knoll ( LIB )


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Effects of Bill:

This bill being passed means that:

While there is a Public Health Emergency declaration in effect, Local Councils may meet online/electronically

While there is a Public Health Emergency declaration in effect, Local Councils may make decisions without a quorum if absolutely necessary (e.g. due to ill or deceased councillors)


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