VLGA Connect

This week on VLGA Connect, Chris Eddy is joined by the Shadow Minister for Local Government Bev McArthur to talk about what measures can be taken to protect elected representatives from the rising levels of incivility being experienced across all tiers of government.
Chris also sits down with Tony Raunic from Hunt and Hunt Lawyers to discuss recent court decisions impacting both local and interstate Councils.  
And later in the program Chris is joined by Kingston City Council Mayor, Cr Georgina Oxley, to reflect on Council’s key priorities as the state election approaches and her Mayoral term nears an end.
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This week on the VLGA Connect, Chris Eddy is joined by Cr Katie Clements from the Rural City of Mildura to talk about her council’s recognition as a Gender Equality Champion in this year’s Mary Rogers Awards, and her thoughts on the safety and security of elected members at the local level.
Chris then explores the infrastructure needs and priorities of Melbourne’s Eastern Region Group of Councils - where nearly half a million more people are expected to call home within 25 years. The group’s executive officer Liz Johnstone joins the program to talk through their argument for more timely investment from government.
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On this week's episode of VLGA Connect, Tony Raunic from Hunt & Hunt Lawyers joins Chris Eddy to discuss councillor attendance, meeting participation and the expectations of the role. 

Chris also chats to Hobson's Bay City Cr Rayane Hawli, who shares why 'you don’t need anyone’s permission to lead' and reflects on how she’s working to improve representation in local government after being named an Emerging Leader at this year’s Mary Rogers Awards.
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In this week's episode of VLGA Connect, Chris Eddy speaks to the Lord Mayor of the City of Melbourne, Nick Reece, about the challenges facing the M9 group of councils as they expect to accommodate up to a million more residents by 2051.
Chris also chats to Simon Harrex (Victorian Local Governance Association) and John Armitage (QDos) about the launch of the 2026 Victorian Councillor Census, who tell us more about how the census is conducted and what the data is used for.
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In this week's special episode of VLGA Connect, Chris Eddy interviews the new Local Government Minister in Victoria, the Hon Tim Richardson MP.
Together they discuss his approach to the portfolio and what he sees as the sector's priorities in the months ahead, with the November state election fast approaching. 
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To learn more about the events, programs, and training offered by the Victorian Local Governance Association (VLGA), please click here.

If you'd like to contact us about the podcast, please send us an email to vlga@vlga.org.au or call us on 03 9349 7999