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VLGA Connect
TGU: AI risk management, green wedge plans, and a new inquiry
On TGU this week, reflections on AI risk management for councils; the state government responds to Operation Sandon and releases new green wedge management plans; a new inquiry announced into the sustainability of local government and much more.
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Story list with links in Transcript
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Story list with links:
Govt response to Operation Sandon
https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/strengthening-planning-and-local-government
New green wedge plans
https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/better-planning-protect-melbournes-green-wedges
Push for world heritage protection for rail workshop site
https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/push-to-get-world-heritage-protection-for-rail-workshop-site-in-melbourne-s-west-20240314-p5fcbx.html
Kerryn Ellis reappointed at Sth Gippsland Shire for 5 year term
https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7176097657977782272/
New federal inquiry into local government financial sustainability
https://www.aph.gov.au/About_Parliament/House_of_Representatives/About_the_House_News/Media_Releases/New_inquiry_-_Australias_local_government_sustainability
Regional Cities Victoria call for funding
https://greatershepparton.com.au/whats-happening/news/news-article/!/456/post/regional-cities-and-mayor-call-for-fair-share-of-federal-funding
Bass Coast: new fair access policy
https://www.basscoast.vic.gov.au/about-council/news-listing/media-release-new-policy-kicking-goals-for-gender-equality-in-sport
Inner West demerger won’t proceed; Cootamundra Gundagai demerger still in the planning
https://www.olg.nsw.gov.au/uncategorized/boundaries-commission-report-on-inner-west-council-demerger-proposal-released/
https://businesspapers.cgrc.nsw.gov.au/Open/2024/03/CO_20240319_AGN_2401_AT_EXTRA_WEB.htm
UK - 4 day work week decision
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-cambridgeshire-68552301
UK - Security measures for councillors:
https://www.localgov.co.uk/LGA-welcomes-new-police-support-for-councillors/58963