VLGA Connect
Listen to VLGA Connect for news and interviews relating to the local government sector in Victoria.
Podcasting since 2020 • 414 episodes
VLGA Connect
Latest Episodes
TGU in Review - In Conversation with Jonathan Carr-West, CEO, LGIU
As we look back on some of the big issues of the last year, we revisit this discussion between Chris Eddy and CEO of the Local Government Information Unit (LGIU) in the UK, Jonathan Carr-West.Chris and Jonathan look at LGIU research int...
September 12, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 414
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34:35
TGU in Review - In Conversation with David Wolf
This week, we look back at an interview with Deputy Commissioner at IBAC, David Wolf. David and Chris look at the risks associated with donations and lobbying in local government elections. In the lead up to the election period we...
September 05, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 413
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20:20
VLGA & LGiU - Global Executive Live Panel - Affordable & Sustainable Housing
Access to safe and affordable housing is a basic human right, but the housing crisis is growing globally. With increasing cost pressures, and population growing faster than build times, what can local government do to address the crisis? This p...
September 02, 2024
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1:20:05
TGU in Review - In Conversation with Sven Bluemmel
This week, we look back at a conversation between Chris Eddy and the (then) newly elected Victorian Electoral Commissioner, Sven Bluemmel. Chris and Sven discuss Sven’s career journey, from Victorian Information Commissioner to Vic...
August 29, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 412
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25:59
TGU: Collaboration, concerns and career moves
Today on TGU, the panel looks at an exciting new waste to energy project; Reaction to the government’s latest housing plansConcerns over a rental agreement in Yarra and the use of parking sensors in Maribyrnong;A Melbourne Coun...
August 26, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 411
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1:01:11